Agenda and Decisions and Minutes

An apology for absence was received from Cllr Jane Cribbon.  Cllr Ronald Bowman attended as her substitute.

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 March 2010 were signed by the Chairman.

Cllr Kenneth Jones declared a personal interest in application GR/2009/1002 - St Andrews, 2 The Avenue, Gravesend, Kent as he was a personal friend of the applicant.  Cllr Jones left the Chamber and took no part in the determination of this application.

Cllr John Burden declared a non-prejudicial interest in applications GR/2009/0148 and GR/2009/0134 - The Haven, Foxendown Lane, Meopham, Kent.  Cllr Burden is the Council's representative for the Alpha Trust.

Resolved that application GR/2010/0020 be PERMITTED.

The Board considered application GR/2010/0020 for the construction of a landmark sculpture in the form of a White Horse.

Resolved that application GR/2010/0020 be PERMITTED subject to:-

(1)        the development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted;

(2)        the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in its entirety and in complete accordance with the approved plans and particulars and pursuant to any conditions contained hereinafter;

(3)        the height, dimensions and parameters of the landmark sculpture hereby permitted shall not exceed the specified dimensions in the section 4 of the Drawings and Images document accompanying the application; in addition the landmark sculpture shall be located in the position shown in the approved drawings (Drawing No 43-1 Application Boundary Plan and Drawing No 43 rev B Springhead Context Plan) unless the written approval is given by the Local Planning Authority to vary the siting within the general location indicated in this part of the Springhead Quarter of Ebbsfleet;

(4)        no development shall take place, other than site preparation works, until full details of all the external finishes, materials and colours of the landmark sculpture, including samples where necessary, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; the development shall be fully carried out in accordance with the approved details; 

(5)        no development shall take place until full details of any earthworks or changes in ground levels and excavation details involved in the construction of the landmark sculpture have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; the development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved details;  

(6)        full details of the finished surface treatments beneath the landmark sculpture and of any pathways leading to the sculpture, including any landscaping of the site and reinstatement of the land shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the commencement of the development or such other timescale as may be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority; the approved details shall be fully implemented prior to the completion and opening of the landmark sculpture;

(7)        no development shall take place until full details of any public footpath diversions whether temporary or permanent, including any surface treatments, structures and signage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; the details shall also include proposals for improvements and enhancements to the footpath links to the site; the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in accordance with a timetable to first agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority;

(8)        full details of the parking measures and arrangements for visitors to the site shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before the commencement of the development or such other timescale as may be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority; the details shall take  ...  view the full minutes text for item 102.

Resolved that application GR/2010/0009 be DEFERRED for further negotiations and a Members’ Site Inspection.

The Board considered application GR/2010/0009 for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a building over six levels (2 to 5 storeys high) to provide 73 very sheltered housing units comprising 42 one bedroom and 31 two bedroom units with restaurant/bistro and other ancillary facilities.

Resolved that application GR/2010/0009 be DEFERRED for further negotiations and a Members' site inspection to assess the scale of the proposed development and the impact the proposal would have on the surrounding area.

Note:   (1)     Objectors Mr T Multon, Mr D Compton and Mr K Sheppherd addressed the Board.

Resolved that application GR/2010/0148 be PERMITTED.

The Board considered application GR/2010/0148 for the erection of a detached summer house to be used as residential for a temporary period whilst the main dwelling is completed.

Resolved that SUBJECT TO a Section 106 Agreement restricting any residential occupation to a temporary period of two years from the date of the decision and that after that date the building shall only be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house and not for residential purposes, application GR/2010/0148 be PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:-

(1)        the development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted;

(2)        the development hereby permitted shall only be carried out in total accord with Drawing Nos SK11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 and no others without the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority in writing;

(3)        the development hereby approved shall only be used as temporary residential accommodation for a period of two years from the date of issuing the grant of permission and shall thereafter revert to being ancillary to the occupation of the main dwelling at this site formerly known as The Haven, Foxendown Lane, Meopham Kent DA13 0BO and shall not be provided with its own curtilage or sub-divided from the main planning unit without the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority in writing;

(4)        Details and samples of external facing materials to be used in the construction of the building hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development; the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

(5)        A landscaping scheme, including details of surface treatments and the planting of trees, hedges, shrubs and grassed areas, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any works are commenced and such scheme shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority within 12 months from the commencement of the works and thereafter maintained to the satisfaction of the District Planning Authority for a period of five years.

(6)        Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 no boundary wall, fence or other means of enclosure shall be erected or placed around the development hereby permitted to create a separate curtilage or planning unit.

(7)        Hours of work of construction site plant, equipment and machinery shall be restricted to not earlier that 7.30am and not later than 6.00pm weekdays.  Saturday working shall be restricted to not earlier than 8.00am and not later than 1.00pm.  No work shall be carried out on Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays.

(8)        Before the development herby permitted is commenced, a plan of the residential curtilage of the main dwelling (to be defined for the purposes of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (and any subsequent amendments or re-enactments)) shall be submitted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 104.

Resolved that application GR/2010/0134 be PERMITTED.

The Board considered application GR/2010/0134 for the non-material amendment to planning permission reference number GR/2007/1038 (for the erection of a detached replacement dwelling) for the rotation of the proposed dwelling by 20 degrees.

Resolved that application GR/2010/0134 be PERMITTED subject to an informative to advise the applicant that submitted drawing 50152K11 Revision A supersedes Drawing No. DE - HV05 as the layout plan subject to condition 2 of PERMISSION GR/07/1038.

Note:   (1)        Mr T Biring, agent for the applicant, addressed the Board.

            (2)        Objectors Mrs C Barnes (Meopham Parish Councillor) and Mr Dickety addressed the Board.

Resolved that application GR/2009/0967 be REFUSED.

The Board considered application GR/2009/0967 for the retention of replacement windows and door in the front elevation.

Resolved that application GR/2009/0967 be REFUSED on the ground that the replacement windows by virtue of their material, design and detailing would be unsympathetic alterations to the building and would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the Upper Windmill Street Conservation Area.  As such the development is contrary  to Policies TC1 and TC3 of the Gravesham Local Plan First Review (adopted version) and Policies BE5 and BE12 of the Gravesham Local Plan Second Review (deposit version).

Note:   Mr T Biring, agent for the applicant, addressed the Board.

Resolved that application GR/2009/0835 be REFUSED.

The Board considered application GR/2009/0835 for the variation of conditions 2 and 3 attached to permission GR/2008/0699 to allow a revised layout of coach parking spaces and position of storage containers.

Resolved that application GR/2009/0835 be REFUSED on the following ground that the proposed revised location of the coach parking area will be likely to increase nuisance from noise and fumes to the occupants of adjoining dwellings.

Note:   (1)        Mr C Thurbin, applicant for the application, addressed the Board.

            (2)        Objectors Ms M Butters and Mr S Hancock addressed the Board.

Resolved that application GR/2009/1002 be DEFERRED for a Members’ Site Inspection.

The Board considered application GR/2009/1002 for removal of condition (1) of planning permission reference number GR/2009/0561 to allow the continued use of the premises as a children's home on a permanent basis.

Resolved that application GR/2009/1002 be DEFERRED indefinitely and to allow a Members' site inspection to take place.

Note:   (1)     Cllr Jones, having declared an interest left the Chamber whilst it was discussed and took no part in the determination thereof.

            (2)     Mr L Bracken, applicant for the application, addressed the Board.

A copy of the schedule has been placed in the democracy web library and also in the Members’ room.

http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/democracy/ecCatDisplay.aspx?sch=doc&cat=13346&path=480,12911

A schedule showing applications determined by the Director (Business) under his delegated powers had been published on the website.</AI7>

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