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 Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee declared voluntary announcements in respect of applications 220/0497 and 22/0498/FH – 120 High Street, Hythe as she is known to the speaker for this application. She remained in the meeting for the discussion and voting on this item.

Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee declared a voluntary announcement in respect of application 22/1096/FH – Kings Arms, Elham as she is known to the applicant. She remained in the meeting during discussion and voting on this item.

Councillor Ms Susan Carey declared a voluntary announcement in respect of application 22/0497FH and 22/0498 – 120 High Street, Hythe as she is a customer. She 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 20 September 2022.

The minutes of the meeting held on 20 September 2022 were submitted, approved and signed by the Chairman.

Proposed erection of a new dwelling.

Robert Hubble, Chairman of Stelling Minnis Parish Council spoke in support of the application.

Michael Head, applicant spoke in support of the application.

Proposed by Councillor David Wimble

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee 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 Chief Planning Officer to agree and finalise the wording of the conditions and add any other conditions that he considers necessary.

(Voting: For 7; Against 2; Abstentions 2)

22/0497/FH - Demolition of single storey extension and installation of new external staircase including alterations to provide one self-contained flat. Erection of new detached holiday let at rear.

22/0498/FH - Listed Building Consent for demolition of single storey extension and installation of new external staircase including alterations to provide a self-contained flat. The internal changes include the removal of the existing internal staircase, creation of a new opening in the rear wall of the building to access the new external staircase leading to the rear courtyard, together with a new internal opening to allow for a new hallway. A new boundary wall to create an open yard area will be constructed to serve both the ground floor unit and the upper floor flat.

22/0497/FH - Demolition of single storey extension and installation of new external staircase including alterations to provide one self-contained flat. Erection of new detached holiday let at rear.

22/0498/FH - Listed Building Consent for demolition of single storey extension and installation of new external staircase including alterations to provide a self-contained flat. The internal changes include the removal of the existing internal staircase, creation of a new opening in the rear wall of the building to access the new external staircase leading to the rear courtyard, together with a new internal opening to allow for a new hallway. A new boundary wall to create an open yard area will be constructed to serve both the ground floor unit and the upper floor flat.

Members noted the following amendment to the report:

7.14 – One rooflight window and one first floor window is proposed in the “East” elevation and not “West” as it refers in the report.

Jim Smith, applicants agent, spoke in support of the applications.

Proposed by Councillor David Wimble

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee 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 Chief Planning Officer to agree and finalise the wording of the conditions and add any other conditions that he considers necessary.

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

Proposed by Councillor David Wimble

Seconded by Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee and

That listed building consent be granted subject to the conditions set out at the end of the report and that delegated authority be given to the Chief Planning Officer to agree and finalise the wording of the conditions and add any other conditions that he considers necessary.

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

Erection of single storey rear extensions, refurbishment of existing outbuilding to provide dining area and all associated landscaping works (resubmission of 20/0747/FH).

Members noted that two further representations had been received, one referring to parking issues and one supporting the proposals. It was also noted that the applicant does not own any other properties around the application site.

Charles Kitchner, local resident spoke against the application.

Alistair Hume, applicants agent spoke in support of the application.

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee

Seconded by Councillor Ms Susan Carey 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 Chief Planning Officer to agree and finalise the wording of the conditions and add any other conditions that he considers necessary, with condition 5 amended to prevent any new lighting causing spill onto neighbouring properties and to ensure that any lighting scheme is designed to be sensitive to the ecology of the area.

(Voting: For 7; Against 4; Abstentions 0)