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288.

Gill Harris

Minutes:

The Chairman announced that Gill Harris, Spatial Planning Manager had very recently passed away after a short illness.  He acknowledged the work that Gill had carried out at the Council and offered the Committee’s condolences.

289.

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

The Chairman will advise the meeting of the evacuation procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. This is particularly important for visitors and members of the public who will be unfamiliar with the building and procedures.

 

The Chairman will inform the meeting whether there is a planned evacuation drill due to take place, what the alarm sounds like (i.e. ringing bells), where the closest emergency exit route is, and where the second closest emergency exit route is, in the event that the closest exit or route is blocked.

 

The Chairman will inform the meeting that:

 

(a) in the event of the alarm sounding, everybody must leave the building via the nearest safe available exit and gather at the Assembly points at the far side of the Car Park.  Nobody must leave the assembly point until everybody can be accounted for and nobody must return to the building until the Chairman has informed them that it is safe to do so; and

 

(b) the lifts must not be used in the event of an evacuation.

 

Any officers present at the meeting will aid with the evacuation.

 

It is important that the Chairman is informed of any person attending who is disabled or unable to use the stairs, so that suitable arrangements may be made in the event of an emergency.

 

Minutes:

The Chairman ensured that those present were aware of the emergency evacuation procedure.

290.

Minutes

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting held on 12 September 2019 (Minute Nos. 222 - 229) and the Extraordinary Meeting held on 3 October 2019 (Minute Nos. to-follow) as correct records.

 

Minutes:

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 12 September 2019 (Minute Nos. 222 – 229) were taken as read, approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.   The Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting held on 3 October 2019 (Minute Nos. 271 - 276) were taken as read, approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record, subject to deleting the words ‘from Meeting’ from the recorded voting so that it read ‘Absent’.

291.

Declarations of Interest

Councillors should not act or take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves or their spouse, civil partner or person with whom they are living with as a spouse or civil partner.  They must declare and resolve any interests and relationships.

 

The Chairman will ask Members if they have any interests to declare in respect of items on this agenda, under the following headings:

 

(a)          Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPI) under the Localism Act 2011.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared.  After declaring a DPI, the Member must leave the meeting and not take part in the discussion or vote.  This applies even if there is provision for public speaking.

 

(b)          Disclosable Non Pecuniary (DNPI) under the Code of Conduct adopted by the Council in May 2012.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared.  After declaring a DNPI interest, the Member may stay, speak and vote on the matter.

 

(c)          Where it is possible that a fair-minded and informed observer, having considered the facts would conclude that there was a real possibility that the Member might be predetermined or biased the Member should declare their predetermination or bias and then leave the room while that item is considered.

 

Advice to Members:  If any Councillor has any doubt about the existence or nature of any DPI or DNPI which he/she may have in any item on this agenda, he/she should seek advice from the Monitoring Officer, the Head of Legal or from other Solicitors in Legal Services as early as possible, and in advance of the Meeting.

 

Minutes:

Councillor Monique Bonney declared an interest in respect of item 2.8, 18/506417/FULL, Land at Southsea Avenue, Scarborough Drive, Augustine Road, Sexburga Drive and The Broadway, Minster, in her role as Cabinet Member for Property and Economy as some of the application site was owned by the Council.  Councillor Bonney left the Chamber whilst this application was considered.

292.

Deferred Items pdf icon PDF 206 KB

To consider the following applications:

 

Def Item 1, 18/503057/FULL, Land at Perry Court (Care Home), Faversham

Def Item 2, 18/502735/FULL, Land at Perry Court (Hotel & Retail), Faversham

 

Members of the public are advised to confirm with Planning Services prior to the meeting that the applications will be considered at this meeting.

 

Requests to speak on these items must be registered with Democratic Services (democraticservices@swale.gov.uk or call us on 01795 417328) by noon on Wednesday 9 October 2019.

 

Tabled Papers added 10 October 2019.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Reports shown in previous Minutes as being deferred from that Meeting

 

REFERENCE NO -  18/503057/FULL

APPLICATION PROPOSAL

Erection of a 3 storey, 66 bed care home for older people with associated access, car park and landscaping.

ADDRESSLand At Perry Court Ashford Road Faversham Kent ME13 8YA 

WARD Watling

PARISH/TOWN COUNCILFaversham Town

APPLICANT LNT Care Developments & HDD (Faversham) Ltd

AGENT LNT Construction Ltd

 

The Senior Planning Officer referred Members to the tabled paper for this item which set-out additional consultee comments and a further condition requested by Southern Water requiring details of foul drainage.  He reminded Members that the application had been deferred on 18 July 2019 to review the design and to look again at the renewable energy measures.  The Senior Planning Officer showed the Committee the before and after designs.  Gables were now provided to the projecting bays, and the material palette had been simplified, with no render.  The scheme now proposed to integrate PV slates on the south side of the roof, covering an area of 110 – 140 square metres.  The provision of 20 car parking spaces had been acceptable to Kent County Council (KCC) Highways and Transportation, but following Member concerns, two further spaces had now been added which was in excess of the parking provision required by KCC.

 

Town Councillor Julian Saunders, representing Faversham Town Council, spoke in support of the application.

 

Mrs Jo Kemp, on behalf of the Applicants, spoke in support of the application.

 

The Chairman invited Members to ask questions.

 

A Member asked if there was a condition requiring local bricks and materials?  The Senior Planning Officer explained that there was a condition requiring samples of the materials to be used, but it did not state local materials.  The Major Projects Officer acknowledged the need to decrease carbon emissions by reducing transport of materials and said there was scope to amend the condition to make it clear that the materials were to be locally sourced.

 

A Member asked what arrangement would be made for the properties within the application site to be on mains drainage?  The Senior Planning Officer explained that mains drainage would be installed for the wider Perry Court development.  He understood that the capacity had been designed to incorporate the care home, and the adjacent site as well.  Currently there was no confirmation of the technical details, but Southern Water had requested a condition for this.  The Member asked about the off-site highway works, including works to the A2/A251 junction and the pedestrian crossing at the Abbey School, and for confirmation that the £300,000 had been received by KCC?  The Senior Planning Officer explained that the £300,000 would be paid prior to the occupancy of the first dwelling on the site, and he was not aware of any occupancy, as reported by the Member, but if this was the case, this would be looked into.

 

A Member requested further details of the open spaces for the residents of the care home.  The Senior Planning Officer explained that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 292.

293.

Schedule of Decisions pdf icon PDF 45 KB

To consider the attached report (Parts 2, 3 and 5).

 

The Council operates a scheme of public speaking at meetings of the Planning Committee.  All applications on which the public has registered to speak will be taken first.  Requests to speak at the meeting must be registered with Democratic Services (democraticservices@swale.gov.uk or call 01795 417328) by noon on Wednesday 9 October 2019.

 

Please note the following items have been withdrawn from the agenda due in both cases to the Parish Council withdrawing their objections/support.

 

2.2 – Land adjacent to Cromas, Callaways Lane, Newington

 

3.1 – 6 The Broadway, Minster.

 

Tabled Paper added 10 October 2019.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

PART 2

 

Applications for which PERMISSION is recommended

 

2.1       REFERENCE NO -  19/503518/FULL

APPLICATION PROPOSAL

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a single storey building to be used as a self-contained holiday accommodation with associated parking to front (revised scheme to 18/504141/FULL).

ADDRESSThe Barns Kemsdale Road Hernhill Kent ME13 9JL 

WARDBoughton And Courtenay

PARISH/TOWN COUNCILHernhill

APPLICANT Mr McGuire

AGENT Miriam Layton Architectural Design

 

Colin McGuire, the Applicant, spoke in support of the application.

 

The Chairman invited Members to ask questions.

 

A Member asked for more information on the zinc roofing.  The Conservation and Design Manager explained that it would be sheet zinc roofing and would emulate outbuildings in the area.  He considered the change of roofing to be reasonable.  Weathered zinc would be used which would add to the aesthetics of the design, and the net effect on the Conservation Area would be neutral.

 

A Member asked if there was a condition for the materials being used and the Planner confirmed that this was covered by condition (3) in the report.

 

The Chairman moved the officer recommendation to approve the application and this was seconded by Councillor Ben J Martin.

 

There was no debate.

 

Resolved:  That application 19/503518/FULL be approved subject to conditions (1) to (9) in the report.

 

2.2       REFERENCE NO -  19/503819/FULL

APPLICATION PROPOSAL

Erection of a detached residential dwelling (revised scheme to 18/506309/FULL).

ADDRESSLand Adjacent To Cromas Callaways Lane Newington Kent ME9 7LX 

WARDHartlip, Newington And Upchurch

PARISH/TOWN COUNCILNewington

APPLICANT Pimpernel Properties LTD

AGENT

 

This application was withdrawn from the agenda.

2.3 REFERENCE NO -  19/504198/FULL

APPLICATION PROPOSAL

Use of land for car parking (Retrospective)

ADDRESSFormer Depot St Michaels Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3DN 

WARDChalkwell

PARISH/TOWN COUNCIL

APPLICANT MrMehtab Asghar

AGENT

 

The Area Planning Officer introduced the application and reported that the applicant had submitted a letter outlining the historic use of the site for parking for many years, and the demand for parking in the town centre.  In response, the Area Planning Officer explained that Council records showed that it was unlikely that the site had a lawful use as a car park over the last 10 years.

 

Antony Brown, an objector, spoke against  the application.

 

The Chairman invited Members to ask questions.

 

A Member asked what changes would be made to the surface of the site?  The Area Planning Officer explained that there were no proposals to re-surface the site, and permission was not needed for that in any case.

 

A Member asked if there could be a condition requiring signs asking users of the car park to turn off engines whilst stationary.  The Area Planning Officer confirmed that a condition could be added.

 

A Member asked for details of the layout of the car park, especially in relation to the nearby church.  The Area Planning Officer referred the Member to page 137 of the report and explained that KCC Highways and Transportation had not specified anything for this application as they had taken  ...  view the full minutes text for item 293.

294.

Adjournment of Meeting

Minutes:

The Meeting was adjourned from 8.57pm to 9.07pm.

295.

Suspension of Standing Orders

Minutes:

At 10pm and 10.30pm Members agreed to the suspension of Standing Orders in order that the Committee could complete its business.