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Meeting Agenda:

Planning and Transport

Meeting Date: Monday 15 Aug 2022
Time: 19:30
Councillors Jon Aldridge Vice-Chairman, Angela Baker, Sarah Compton, Michael Gemmell Smith, Vic Jennings, Alan Layland Chairman, Nick Lloyd, Margot McArthur, Stuart McGregor, Angela Read, Stephen Sumner, Bob Todd.
Committee: Planning and Transport
Venue: Rickards Hall. 72a High Street Edenbridge, TN8 5AR Kent
Notes:
Summary:

Members of the District Council wish to state that although they will be considering planning applications at this meeting they would be reconsidering them at the district level, taking into account all relevant evidence and representations there. 

Members of the District Council wish to state that although they will be considering planning applications at this meeting they would be reconsidering them at the district level, taking into account all relevant evidence and representations there.

Members of the public, and members with prejudicial interests on items on the Agenda, may make representations, answer, ask questions and give evidence at this meeting in respect of items on the Agenda. (This is the only opportunity for members of the public to make a contribution during the meeting.)

Both public and members are limited to three minutes per person to speak and the total time designated for public questions shall not exceed fifteen minutes unless directed by the Chairman of the meeting.

Erection of hay and storage barn to serve existing equestrian stables.
22/01723/FUL
Revisions to the width of the porch during construction (in accordance with building inspectors directions; to avoid main drainage pipes at foundation level).
22/01957/HOUSE
Convert office space over shop into 2 bed flat at first floor level
22/02071/FUL
Three storey building containing 5 new apartments.
22/02113/FUL
Demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of replacement single storey extension, with rooflights. Create balcony from existing side bay window. New patio area, associated landscaping and alterations to fenestration.
22/02144/HOUSE
Demolition of existing car port, erection of new two storey side extension, single storey rear conservatory and new stand alone double garage.
Demolition of existing store and erection of 2 bedroom, single storey, detached dwelling, with associated parking and landscaping
22/02021/FUL
Solar photovoltaic farm use for a period of 40 years, comprising PV panels mounted on metal frames, new access tracks, substations, inverter substations, transformer enclosures, switchgear kiosks, storage building, communications building, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with CCTV cameras and access gates, temporary construction compounds and all ancillary grid infrastructure and associated works.
22/01945/FUL
Details pursuant to condition 4 (external lighting) of planning permission 21/03656/HOUSE.
22/01255/DETAIL
Details pursuant to condition 9 (biodiverity enhancement) of 20/02469/FUL.
22/02007/DETAIL
Details pursuant to condition (noise assessment) subject to 21/01597/PAC
22/02077/DETAIL
Details pursuant to condition 7 (finished floor levels and flood mitigation) of 19/02360/FUL.
22/02056/DETAIL
Details pursuant to condition 16 (biodiversity enhancement) of 19/02360/FUL.
22/02107/DETAIL
Details pursuant to condition 20 (foul and surface water drainage systems) of 19/02360/FUL.
22/02108/DETAIL
Change of use from agricultural use to dog walking paddock (sui generis use class) with associated car parking.
Status: Refused
22/01094/FUL
Small single storey rear extension in the form of a bay window.
Status: Granted
22/01514/HOUSE
Part single, part two storey rear extension, proposed entrance porch, alterations to fenestration, removal of chimney.
Status: Refused
22/01329/HOUSE
Variation of condition 4 and 6 of 14/02950/FUL to: Proposed extension to form boiler house/store. New external door to East elevation, formation of new entrance door (West); rooflights; air conditioning unit to North elevation; external free standing lighting; fencing and trellis; summer house, play equipment and bench; bicycle stand; artificial play surfaces. with amendment to parking bays and approved plans.
Status: Refused
22/00642/CONVAR
Erection of two storey semi-Independent accommodation for young adults 16+ to 25 short or long term. Associated hard and soft landscaping and parking.
Status: Refused
22/01277/FUL
Confirmation of use of land for recreation purposes and parking ancillary to Caravan Site.
Status: Refused
22/00267/LDCEX
Partial demolition of existing single Storey rear extension and erection of new rear extension and new front porch
Status: Granted
22/01141/HOUSE

Confirmation of use of land for recreation purposes and parking ancillary to Caravan Site.

DECISION: Members supported this application. 

22/00267/LDCEX

Proposed air source heat pump and associated volumiser

DECISION: Members supported this application. 

22/01773/HOUSE

Construction of a new stable block with associated landscaping. Creation of new access, hardstanding, car parking, fencing and gates.

DECISION: Members supported this application. 

22/01860/FUL

Erection of single storey rear extension and garage conversion with new bay window.

DECISION: Members supported this application. 

22/01864/HOUSE

Demolition of covered porch. Erection of a single storey rear and side extension. Roof alterations to facilitate new dormer to the rear

DECISION: Members supported this application. 

22/01834/HOUSE

Subdivision of existing commercial unit to form a self contained commercial unit to the rear. Replacement of existing window with a new door and window to form a separate ground floor entrance to the existing first floor flat.

DECISION: Members supported this application. 
Members commented that the principle appeared OK (creating an additional commercial unit) but public comments suggest local dissatisfaction with adherence to the prior application, and potential overlooking. 

22/01699/FUL

Loft conversion with a rear dormer and roof lights to the front elevation.

DECISION: Members supported this application. 

Members commented that this application could be possibly overlooking, due to height of windows, over grounds and relatively small adjacent gardens. 

22/01928/HOUSE

Erection of new boundary fencing and erecting of a new timber and metal gate, and the construction of way/vehicle access.

DC Appeal Ref:22/00015/RFPLN
Planning Inspectorate Appeal Ref: APP/G2245/W/22/3293382
Start Date: 19th July 2022
Comments By: 23rd August 2022 

21/02094/FUL

Enlargement of gypsy travellers site, by way of additional 5 mobile homes and 5 touring caravans.

Appeal Received: 27th July 2022 
Appeal Type: Refusal of Planning Permission 
Requested Procedure: Written Representation 
Parish:  Edenbridge 
Ward:  Edenbridge South & West 

21/02890/FUL

A request has been received by a developer for the moving of Streetlight No 20 in Cedar Drive Edenbridge to new location to one of the sides of the new car park entrance.  See attached 
Do Members agree for ETC to obtain a price from the contractor and UK Power Networks to move the light and charge the developer direct? 

9.2 Movement of Streetlight.pdf

Kent County Council gives notice that Hilders Lane, Edenbridge will be closed to through traffic, on or after 15th August 2022 for up to 3 days. 
The road will be closed at Main Road to Little Browns Lane. 
The alternative route is via Hilders Lane, Main Road, Hole Lane, Monks Lane, Grants Lane, Honeypot Lane. 
It is planned that the road will be closed between 09:00 hrs and 17:00 hrs each day. 
See notice attached. 

9.2 Hilders Lane.pdf

Between 24 August and 24 September Network Rail will be carrying out essential embankment stabilisation works on the railway embankment off Honeypot Lane, Edenbridge – the works will reduce any risks associated with any embankment collapse and prevent any future risks to the safety of passengers and the railway. Lineside neighbours have received a letter from Network Rail (copy attached). 

Network Rail will be holding a Zoom virtual information session on Monday 22 August 2022 at 18:30 where lineside neighbours and residents will be able to find out more about these stabilisation works.
Please visit: http://www.zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 884 5704 1158 Passcode: 815474
To dial in by mobile phone please call: 0208 080 6591 and enter the meeting ID and passcode above. 

9.4 Little Browns.pdf

Delegated powers for Council business resolved full Council 04 July 2022 for the summer period 
 

(NB: Lease section 6 The Tenant shall not assign, underlet, charge, part with or share possession or share occupation of this lease or the Property or grant any right or licence over the Property in favour of any third party.) 

5 September 2022