Present:
| Members | Present | Apologies | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair: Cllr G Darrington | Present | ||
| Deputy Chair: Cllr L Ball | Present | ||
| Cllr S Andrews | Present | ||
| Cllr J Barnes | Apologies | Holiday | |
| Cllr P Darrington | Present | ||
| Cllr J Domigan | Apologies | Via Zoom | |
| Cllr J Griffiths | Present | ||
| Cllr M Horwood | Present |
Also Present:
Cllr C Lee, Cllr T Searles
Officers:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ryan Hayman
Executive Assistant – Tracey Bayliss
Kent County Councillor – Cllr Perry Cole
Public: One member of public was present.
11729 – APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr J Barnes
Cllr J Domigan
11730 – DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
NONE
11731 – MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
To approve as correct the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 20th July 2022.
APPROVED
11732 DECISIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL
RE-VALIDATED
22/01758/HOUSE 38 Willow Avenue Swanley Kent BR8 8AT – COMMENTS DUE BY 10/09/2022
Habitable loft and gable roof extension. Solar panels on the rear facing roof.
We can now confirm that this application has been re-validated and is pending consideration.
A summary of the main changes are set out below;
New elevations provided.
NO OBJECTION
RE-VALIDATED
22/01897/FUL Land East Of Pinewood London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7HA – COMMENTS DUE BY 22/09/2022
Erection of single storey detached dwelling, landscaping and creation of a pedestrian access.
We can now confirm that this application has been re-validated and is pending consideration.
A summary of the main changes are set out below;
The red line has been changed to reflect creation of a pedestrian access.
OBJECTION – Earlier comments still stand. Additionally, creation of a pedestrian access from London Road does nothing to appease the objection and is a change of street scene because no other property in the vicinity has access from this road.
21/01933/FUL Unit 2 Broomfield Works London Road Swanley KENT BR8 8TH – COMMENTS DUE BY 16/09/2022
Use of site for the purposes of car sales.
NO OBJECTION
22/02049/FUL Swanley Centre London Road Swanley BR8 7TG – COMMENTS DUE BY 13/09/2022
Proposed 2no. kiosk units for commercial use (Use Class E) and/or takeaway (Sui Generis).
NO OBJECTION – Subject to the necessary additional bins being supplied for waste.
22/02141/HOUSE 16 Azalea Drive Swanley Kent BR8 8HX – COMMENTS DUE BY 10/09/2022
Single storey side/rear part two storey extension incorporating roof lights and addition of pitched roof to front of property and provision of hard standing.
NO OBJECTION – Subject to 45° light test for no. 14 and no 18.
22/02169/ADV Robinson Browning and Jackson 39 High Street Swanley Kent BR8 8AE – COMMENTS DUE BY 21/09/2022
Replacement of existing signage and the introduction of illumination.
NO OBJECTION – Subject to Kent Highways approval.
22/02209/HOUSE 31 Court Crescent Swanley Kent BR8 8NR – COMMENTS DUE BY 13/09/2022
Single storey rear and side wrap round extension.
NO OBJECTION – Subject to 45° light test.
22/02222/FUL Shri Kasi Viswanathar Temple UK London Road Swanley Kent BR8 8AA – COMMENTS DUE BY 16/09/2022
Temporary stationing of mobile home adjacent to temple building for a period of one year to be used to provide occasional accommodation for visitors to temple.
STRONGLY OBJECT – 1. Caravan highly visible and not in keeping with the area. 2. A hotel and bed and breakfasts are available close by for accommodation, therefore it does not necessitate living on site. 3. Not suitable to request for full time caravan occupation on this site. 4. Will encourage further caravans to use the site.
11733 – DECISIONS MADE BY PLANNING AUTHORITY
22/00496/FUL Site of Hejmo And Byways Birchwood Park Avenue Swanley
Installation of a brick-built enclosed substation. Erection of boundary treatment and landscaping.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 02/08/2022
22/00862/HOUSE 9 Hazel End Swanley Kent
Proposed double side storey side; single storey rear extension with rooflights. Front porch. Alterations to steps. Alterations and changes to boundary fence.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 11/07/2022
22/01000/FUL The Olympic Beechenlea Lane Swanley
Change of use for dog training activities. Construction of new single storey building to accommodate a Dog Training Centre of Excellence.
REFUSED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 13/06/2022
22/01097/MMA Site of 54 West View Road Swanley
Minor material amendment 21/02374/FUL.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 07/07/2022
22/01186/FUL Karapara London Road Swanley
Conversion of existing loft space to accommodate offices. Change of use of existing first floor to accommodate offices. Change of use to the ground floor to a 3-bedroom self-contained flat. Alterations to fenestration.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 02/08/2022
22/01439/FUL Birchwood Heights Care Home Hilda May Avenue Swanley
Proposed change of use to allow an additional 2 bedrooms at an existing care home.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 11/07/2022
22/01702/HOUSE 34 West View Road Swanley Kent
Ground floor rear extension with roof lights, first floor extension over existing rear ground extension. Alterations to fenestration.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 11/07/2022
22/01712/HOUSE Red Stacks Beechenlea Lane Swanley
New front boundary wall with electronic vehicle gates and a single pedestrian gate.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 11/07/2022
22/01805/FUL Aldi Supermarket St Marys Road
Replacement of concrete roof tiling with imitation slate tiling and reinstatement of PV panels on roof of building.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 22/07/2022
22/01818/HOUSE 2 Five Wents Swanley Kent
Front porch.
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – NO OBJECTION 22/07/2022
22/01832/HOUSE 45 The Spinney Swanley Kent
Single storey front extension
GRANTED – STC COMMENT – OBJECTION – 22/07/2022
11734 – APPEALS
SDC Appeal Ref: 22/00067/ENF Heathwood Stud Heathwood Gardens Swanley KENT BR8 7HN
Appeal against issue of Enforcement Notice: Without planning permission, erection of two buildings on land outside of the residential curtilage.
I refer to the above details. An Appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against the issue of an Enforcement Notice by Sevenoaks District Council.
The appellant has appealed against the notice on the following grounds:
(a) That planning permission should be granted for what is alleged in the notice.
(b) The steps required to comply with the requirements of the notice are excessive and lesser steps would overcome the objections.
(c) That the time given to comply with the notice is too short.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 5th October 2022
MEETING CLOSED: 21:45
SIGNED: 05/10/2022
Cllr G Darrington – Chair of Development Control
