Meeting Agenda:
Planning and Transport
| Meeting Date: | Monday 15 Dec 2025 |
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| Time: | 19:30 |
| Councillors | Jon Aldridge Chairman, Angela Baker, Bill Cummings, Michael Gemmell Smith, Alan Layland, Margot McArthur, Stuart McGregor, Vince Parker, Angela Read Vice-Chairwoman, Michael Stockdale, Jeff Streets, Bob Todd. |
| Committee: | Planning and Transport |
| Venue: | Rickards Hall. 72a High Street Edenbridge, TN8 5AR Kent |
| Notes: | |
| Summary: | Planning Committee |
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 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.
| 25/03241/OUT |
| 25/03339/OUT |
| 25/03056/CONVAR |
| 25/01746/HOUSE |
| 25/03307/CONVAR |
| 25/03144/HOUSE |
Demolition of existing side extension and rear conservatory with steps and creation of a new two storey side with glass balustrade and single storey rear extension with skylights. Alterations to fenestration. Landscaping.
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes are set out below:
The applicant has provided updated plans.
| 25/02430/HOUSE |
| 25/03359/CONVAR |
| 25/03381/HOUSE |
| 25/03393/W5DAY |
| 25/03438/WTCA |
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 6x dwellings, associated parking, access, and landscaping.
The application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes is set out below:
Confirmation of Local Habitat Bank to be used for Biodiversity Net Gain.
| 25/02404/FUL |
| 25/03461/NMA |
Status: Granted
| 25/01770/FUL |
Status: Granted
| 25/02494/CONVAR |
Status: Granted
| 25/02971/DETAIL |
Conversion of an existing garage/outbuilding, together with refurbishment works, to form a residential annexe to be used as accommodation ancillary to the main use of the dwelling.
Recommendation: Members supported this application providing that it this building remains ancillary to the main building.
| 25/02845/HOUSE |
The following dates set out how they will be publicising the Local List over the next few weeks:
1 December – Release of the Local List submission form and Toolkit on their website
8 December – Article in InShape
22 January 2026 – Online information session for Town and Parish Councils
| Local List information for Town and Parishes |
During the consultation period, the Government announced proposed planning changes which may affect future decision-making, including:
- A potential ‘default yes’ for development within 800 metres (15 minutes’ walk) of well-connected railway stations.
- Referral of refusals for developments of over 150 homes to central government for review.
- Strengthened powers to prevent call-ins and reduce delays.
The Town Council objects to the overall scale of development proposed for Edenbridge and to the loss of Green Belt, which it considers excessive. It recognises that some growth is necessary and does not oppose development east of Four Elms Road, provided it forms part of an integrated scheme with the permitted site and that all required infrastructure is secured, including extensive publicly accessible green space.
The Council opposes the following site allocations:
EDEN10 – Land at Crouch House Road
EDEN11 – Land at Lingfield Road
EDEN13 – Land west of Lingfield Road Recreation Ground
EDEN14 – Breezehurst Farm
EDEN15 – Land east of Mead Road
EDEN16 – Land at Swan Lane
EDEN17 – Seven Acre Farm (unauthorised additional pitches)
The Council is supportive of several of smaller-scale developments within the town, including redevelopment of the Leathermarket. These need to be appropriately designed and located. For all such sites, the Council has set out specific assurances it requires, including matters such as parking provision, enhancements to Green Belt or Conservation Area boundaries where relevant, safe access arrangements, pedestrian and cycle connectivity, and the provision or improvement of community facilities.
The Council has submitted its responses to SDC and is in the process of preparing its final responses in a format to publish on its website.
Members are asked to note, and do they have any comments?