| Members | Present | Apologies | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair: Cllr P Darrington | Present | ||
| Deputy Chair: Cllr L Ball | Present | ||
| Cllr S Andrews | Apologies | Personal Engagement | |
| Cllr C Barnes | Present | ||
| Cllr J Barnes | Present | ||
| Cllr J Domigan | Present | ||
| Cllr J Griffiths | Present | ||
| Cllr M Horwood | Present |
Officers:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ryan Hayman
Sales, Marketing and Democratic Manager – Suzie Barnbrook
Parks and Open Spaces Manager – George Brooker
11419 – APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr S Andrews
11420 – DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
NONE
11421 – MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
To approve as correct the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 19th January 2022.
APPROVED WITH AMENDMENT
DECISIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL
11422 – 22/00070/REM 1 St Marys Road Swanley Kent BR8 7BU
Reserved matters approval of two 2-bedroom semi-detached houses (Access,
Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale).
NO OBJECTION – Landscaping of the site now appears acceptable.
STC Comments still stand for application
21/03024/REM except for last paragraph:
• There is heavy flooding in the area when there is a steady downpour of rain. It is noted that permeable blocks are to be used in the front garden. It is suggested that permeable paving is also used in the back garden.
• There are issues regarding crossover access as this will reduce the number of parking bays available in an area where there is already restricted parking on a busy road and junction. Two schools are also in the vicinity and children are dropped off and picked up which exacerbates the problem.
• There has been a loss of trees and soft landscaping will be required.
11423 – 22/00083/HOUSE 21 Cedar Close Swanley Kent BR8 7HQ
Erection of a fence to the south side boundary adjoining neighbour.
OBJECTION – This is a retrospective application and the fencing is over 2 feet above the permitted height without prior permission. Possible loss of light.
11424 – 22/00090/HOUSE 25 Manse Way Swanley Kent BR8 8DD
Conversion of garage into habitable room, single storey rear extension, and
room in roof space with rear dormer.
NO OBJECTION
11425 – 22/00043/ADV Clear Channel UK Ltd Bus Shelter 3209 0016 Opposite Asda Bartholomew Way Swanley Kent
Replace existing double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter
advertising displays with double-sided digital advertising displays. Replacement digital
displays.
NO OBJECTION
11426 – 22/00097/HOUSE 21 Laburnum Avenue Swanley Kent BR8 7DL
Construct new rear dormer to incorporate 2no new windows. Addition of new velux rooflights to front elevation. Replacement of roof covering to include porch.
NO OBJECTION
11427 – 21/04181/OUT Broom Hill Site London Road Swanley
Outline application for the erection of 47 dwellings, including public open space and landscaping with some matters reserved.
Following comments made on the Landscape and Ecology Plan, some limited amendment have been made to the extent of tree planting adjacent to the public right of way and to provide a railing between the proposed play area and access road/ parking.
NO OBJECTION
To outline application:
We support the comments made by Kent Police and by KCC which all relate to security and screening. Plenty of trees, not saplings, in strategic positions due to close proximity to motorway and high levels of pollution in the area. We support comments and recommendations made by Ecology Impact Assessment in respect of reptiles, bats, nesting birds. We agree with the SDC housing policy planning officer’s comment that the affordable housing on the site should be houses (with gardens) and not flats.
DECISIONS MADE BY PLANNING AUTHORITY
21/03879/HOUSE 14 St Lukes Close Swanley KENT
Demolition of existing conservatory, proposed retaining walls, proposed single storey rear extension.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION – 16/12/2022
021/03507/HOUSE Old College Swanley Village Road Swanley KENT
Conversion of a two storey, double bay garage to an annexe building to provide additional rooms for the main house.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION – 16/12/2022
21/01881/OUT Footpath Nursery Bungalow New Barn Road Swanley KENT
Outline application for construction of No 4 semi-detached homes with some matters reserved.
INVALID
CALL FOR SITES
11428 Land East Of Swanley Park – Appendix A, B & C
Following Sevenoaks District Council’s ‘call for sites’ for the emerging Local Plan, we have been approached by a landowner for the Town Council’s views on their submission of a parcel of land East of Swanley Park. It is important to note this is not a live planning application.
STC COMMENTS:
Interesting proposal but any woodland should not be transferred to Sevenoaks District Council but to a body that we would trust not to develop the land, and to keep it as woodland in perpetuity.
Potential to widen New Barn Road. We reserve the right to make a formal comment on this at a later stage.
APPEALS
11429 – SE/21/02773/HOUSE 31 Manse Way Swanley KENT BR8 8DD
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against the Sevenoaks District Council’s refusal of planning permission for the development described above.
NO FURTHER COMMENTS
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL CONSULTATION
11430 – St Marys Road, Swanley KENT – APPENDIX D
Zebra Crossing.
SUPPORT
11431 Station Approach, Swanley KENT – APPENDIX E
Prohibition Of Traffic Movements.
SUPPORT
- It was suggested that we put forward Azalea Drive to be resurfaced
- STC would like to bring to KCC attention that we move one parking bay from Azalea Drive as you go onto Goldsel Road, the bays are on your right.
11432 – B2173 London Road, Swanley KENT – APPENDIX F & G
Proposed double yellow lines.
SUPPORT
11433 – St Marys Road, Swanley KENT – APPENDIX F & G
Waiting restrictions to be revoked.
SUPPORT
EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
It is recommended that under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12(A) of the Act, and the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
11434 – ENFORCEMENT UPDATE
Chairman to give verbal update.
CHAIRMAN GAVE UPDATE, CLLR L DYBALL GAVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ENFORCEMENT.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 16th February 2022
