Meeting Minutes:
Planning and Transport
| Meeting Date: | Monday 18 May 2026 |
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| Time: | 19:30 |
| Councillors | Jon Aldridge Chairman, Angela Baker, 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 |
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| Summary: |
Agenda
Minutes
Cllr M Stockdale proposed Cllr J Aldridge as committee chairman, seconded by Cllr A Layland.
There being no other nominees, members.
Resolved: that Cllr J Aldridge be elected committee Chairman for the ensuing year.
Cllr Stockdale proposed Cllr A Read as committee Vice-Chairman, seconded by Cllr Layland. There being no other nominations, members.
Resolved: that Cllr A Read be elected committee Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year.
Apologies were received, noted, and accepted from Cllrs A Baker, M Gemmel Smith and B Todd.
Resolved: the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 20th April 2026 be duly signed by the Committee Chairman as a true and accurate record of the meeting; (pages 2023-135/1-4).
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
Recommendation: Members objected to this application and, wished to repeat their precious comments::
- The site is in the Greenbelt and within the National Landscapes so this development would impact on the openness of the Greenbelt.
- Parking would be an issue on the site for the number of units applied for.
- There was no mention of the aircraft noise. The site is in the Gatwick flight path, and their website will show where the increased flight numbers will be when the new runway is operational.
- There is not a need for self-build units in Edenbridge. Those at Hilders Farm have not sold and it is documented that buyers of self-build plots favour isolated sites.
- Concern about the long term viability and reliability of the pre-packaged sewage treatment approach proposed.
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
Recommendation: Members made no comments.
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
Recommendation: Members made no comment.
Recommendation: Members commented that they were concerned about:
- Overlooking nearby properties
- Shadowing on nearby properties
- inappropriate impact on the street scene
- inappropriate effect on the openness of the greenbelt
None.
None.