Agenda and minutes

Members of the committee should declare any interests which fall under the following categories*:

a)    disclosable pecuniary interests (DPI);

b)    other significant interests (OSI);

c)     voluntary announcements of other interests.

Councillor Michael Lyons declared a pecuniary interest in respect of application Y18/0215/SH, Redlynch House, 19 Hillcrest Road, Hythe. He left the meeting during discussion and voting on this item.

Councillor David Monk declared a pecuniary interest in respect of application Y18/0976/SH, Land rear Plot 15, Collins Road, New Romney. He left the meeting during discussion and voting on this item.

Councillor Ms Susie Govett declared a voluntary announcement in respect of application Y18/0976, Land rear Plot 15, Collins Road, New Romney. As her interest was as she is a trustee of Romney Resource Centre and ward member she remained in the meeting during discussion and voting on this item.

Councillor Alan Ewart-James declared a voluntary announcement in respect of application Y17/1543/SH, Pensand House, South Road, Hythe. His interest arose as he is the Cabinet Member for Housing. He remained in the meeting during discussion and voting on this item. 

To consider and approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 28 August 2018.

The minutes of the meeting held on 28 August 2018 were submitted, approved and signed by the Chairman.

To consider and approve the minutes of the meeting held on the 10 September 2018.

The minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2018 were submitted, approved and signed by the Chairman.

This report considers whether planning permission should be granted for a replacement building to accommodate 8 apartments following demolition of the existing residential care home. 

This report considered whether planning permission should be granted for a

replacement building to accommodate 8 apartments following demolition of

the existing residential care home.

Michael Young, local resident spoke against the application.

Leo Griggs, applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

Proposed by Councillor Alan Ewart-James

Seconded by Councillor Philip Martin and

Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject to the

conditions set out at the end of the report, and that delegated authority be given to the Development Management Manager to finalise the wording of the conditions and add any other conditions she considers necessary.

(Voting: For 7; Against 1; Abstentions 1)

Planning permission is sought for alterations and extensions to both Marlborough Court and Pensand House, including the creation of six units within a new roof proposed for Pensand House

Planning permission was sought for alterations and extensions to both

Marlborough Court and Pensand House, including the creation of six units

within a new roof proposed for Pensand House.

Michelle Grant, local resident spoke against the application.

Richard Taylor, applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

Proposed by Councillor Russell Tillson

Seconded by Councillor David Monk and

Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject to the

conditions set out in the report and that delegated authority given to the Development Management Manager to agree and finalise the wording of the conditions and add any other conditions that she considers necessary.

(Voting: For 6 ; Against 4; Abstentions 0)

This report considers whether planning permission should be granted for a detached infill dwelling on this site.

This report considers whether planning permission should be granted for a

detached infill dwelling on this site.

Terence Kelly, local resident spoke against the application.

Roger Joyce, applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

Proposed by Councillor Len Laws

Seconded by Councillor Philip Martin and

Resolved: That planning permission be refused for the reason set out at the end of the report.

(Voting: For 9; Against 0; Abstentions 1)

This report considers whether planning permission should be granted for the erection of a detached dwelling and associated landscaping on this site, together with a detached double garage for the existing house.

This report considers whether planning permission should be granted for

the erection of a detached dwelling and associated landscaping on this

site, together with a detached double garage for the existing house.

A statement from Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee, Ward Member was read out. A summary of which is as follows:

In principle a house on this site is acceptable and the design is sympathetic to the property and character to the area. Members were reminded of 8.3 in the report stating that the new property would be lower in height.

The new design merits those already in the area, which already has a mixture of different dwelling designs.

Therefore I feel the proposed application should be approved as it is not against planning policy.

A statement from Councillor Ms Susan Carey, Ward Member was circulated to members of the committee prior to the meeting and copies were provided for the public gallery on the night.

A statement from the applicants was read in support of the application. A summary of this is as follows:

The applicants have lived in Hayward House for over 38 years and have grown to love it as a home for their children and extended family.

They are pleased to receive a unanimous approval from our Local Parish Council and the support of so many of our neighbours. They would like to that their local district councillor, Susan Carey, for her support in helping with this application. They were very specific with the design that would pick up on the character of adjacent heritage buildings without diminishing their appearance.

There are already a number of examples of modern design in Stanford that have added to the vibrancy of the village character and we were keen that our plans would compare favourably with them.

The applicants wish to remain living in the village and therefore ask that this application is approved.

Simon McKay, applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application informing that although the design would not be acceptable to all it has been carefully thought through by both the applicants and the architect. There are many different designs of properties in the area and this will add a further dimension. Both the Parish and Town Councils are happy with the design and it is therefore hoped the Committee will approve the application.

Proposed by Councillor Russell Tillson

Seconded by Councillor Clive Goddard and

Resolved: That planning permission be granted as the development is considered appropriate to the street scene and reflects the character of the area and as such it meets the requirement of planning policies BE1, HB10 and HO1, and that delegated authority be given to the Development Management Manager to impose the relevant conditions that she considers necessary.

(Voting: For 7; Against 3; Abstentions 0)

This report considers whether planning permission should be granted for the erection of a two storey detached dwelling to provide farm worker’s accommodation with associated parking, access and infrastructure works.

This report considers whether planning permission should be granted for

the erection of a two storey detached dwelling to provide farm worker’s

accommodation with associated parking, access and infrastructure works.

Jake Jones, local resident, spoke on the application.

Proposed by Councillor Damon Robinson

Seconded by Councillor Clive Goddard and

Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject to the

conditions set out at the end of the report, and that delegated authority be given to the Development Management Manager to finalise the wording of the conditions and add any other conditions that she considers necessary.

(Voting: For 8; Against 1; Abstentions 1)

Planning permission was sought for the erection of a business hub building,

together with associated access and parking.

Proposed by Councillor Russell Tillson

Seconded by Councillor Len Laws and

Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject to the

conditions set out at the end of the report and that delegated authority is

given to the Development Management Manager to agree and finalise the wording of the conditions and add any other conditions that she

considers necessary.

(Voting: For 9; Against 0; Abstentions 0)