Meeting Agenda:
Planning and Transport
| Meeting Date: | Monday 13 Mar 2023 |
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| 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: |
Agenda
Minutes
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.
| 23/00059/FUL |
| 23/00396/HOUSE |
New front porch, garage conversion including raising existing roof, single storey and two storey rear extensions.
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes are set out below;
Following comments made by KCC, the wall and gate have been removed from the proposal.
| 22/03584/HOUSE |
| 23/00386/FUL |
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of new single storey flat roof rear extension with two rooflights, to form Dayroom.
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes are set out below;
Red line included land outside the curtilage of the main dwellinghouse.
| 22/03592/HOUSE |
Confirmation that the use of land as residential garden land associated with adjacent dwelling is lawful.
The applicant is asking for a formal legal determination from the Council as to whether a particular use or development is lawful under planning law. We can only consider matters of fact, such as the historic use of the site or property, rather than views about the possible impact.
| 23/00471/LDCEX |
| 23/00499/HOUSE |
| 23/00432/MMA |
| 23/00520/FUL |
Demolition of existing garage, conservatory and rear single storey section of the house. Construction of part single storey/part 2 storey rear and side extension with rooflights. Relocation of front door and creation of porch. Alterations to fenestration.
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes are set out below:
The description of the development has changed to include the demolition of the garage.
| 22/03361/HOUSE |
Status: Refused
| 22/03567/HOUSE |
Status: Granted
| 22/02353/MMA |
Status: Granted
| 22/02411/LBCALT |
Status: Granted
| 22/02410/FUL |
In February Cllrs Layland, McArthur and Todd with the Town Clerk and Planning Officer met with the new Community Engagement Officer for Highways. The meeting was to discuss the current HIP and the submitting of an updated version. It was explained that KCC Highways Road Safety for HIPs was broken up in to three sections: Community Safety; Planning & Advice; Design & Delivery. There are 140 parishes in the West Kent region, with limited funding which works out at approximately £1,000 per parish. Therefore, the majority of road safety schemes do require parish funding input.
Road Safety Schemes vary in prices and are not necessarily suitable to address some of the issues. Example costs: 20mph scheme £10k; pedestrian islands can be as high as £100k; white gateways £3k; traffic surveys £95 each. Speed cameras need support by the Police and KCC and require sufficient speed and accident data before they would be considered.
ETC’s current HIP is published on the website: each issue was discussed; some would not be viable without developers’ input/investment, or their location and it was suggested a second list be created. Both lists should be considered with large development planning applications, and the Planning Committee to consider requesting s106 funding towards schemes. (Notes on current HIP recorded separately on sheet).
The meeting also discussed residents’ requests for road safety intervention. Highways maintain that resident requests for interventions need to be supported by parish/town councils and it is for the councils to prioritise the projects using the HIP. Actions from the meeting included: Highways agreed to carry out two speed surveys, one at Lingfield Road near Skeynes Road where the issues have already been raised; and Crouch House Road near St Brelades.
We have been issued with 20mph and 30mph driver awareness campaign materials, which ETC can rotate around the town. The Council’s SID data has been forwarded to KCC Highways.
Attached is a copy of the HIP. Some of these proposals are not currently viable and would require greater investment such as through s106 or CIL money. Committee is asked to consider five main priorities for new HIP, and then create a secondary list with other potential projects. The Main Road improvement (item 1 on current HIP), was discussed at the meeting and noted there are two phases, with phase one new 40 mph buffer zone being implement February. However, it was noted this had not included white gateway fences. These would need to be added as a separate item should Members consider they would like these included as the gateway to Edenbridge.
Members to confirm five priority road safety improvements for the new HIP, and are there any safety concerns they would like raised for a secondary list?
| Highway Improvement Plan/Action Plan March 2022 |
03 April 2023