Meeting Agenda:
Planning and Transport
| Meeting Date: | Monday 8 Jun 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 |
| 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 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 a 14no. bedroom, two-storey care leavers accommodation for short and long-term residents (16+ years) with solar panels, to include associated parking, office, hard and soft landscaping, horticulture garden and habitat creation area. Air Source Heat Pump. Badmington Court.
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes are set out below:
Planning, Design and Access Statement provided.
| 25/03235/FUL |
| 26/00819/HOUSE |
Please see attached the Tree Preservation Order and map
| 26/01249/DETAIL |
| 26/01250/DETAIL |
| 26/01251/DETAIL |
| 26/01055/DETAIL |
Conversion of existing building to 4no. residential dwellings. Demolition of foyer and reception area to be replaced with new front extension. Removal of fire escapes. Removal of access ramps and stairs at front of property. Air Source Heat Pumps. New shed, cycle and bin stores. fencing and railings. Internal alterations. Alteration to fenestration. Creation of parking bays.
The application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes is set out below:
Label added to floor plan to provide clarification regarding brick nibs.
| 26/00306/FUL |
Conversion of existing building to 4no. residential dwellings with internal changes. Demolition of foyer and reception area to be replaced with new front extension. Removal of fire escapes. Removal of internal lift within unit 3. Removal of panel concealing bottom half of doors of unit 3. Reinstating of fireplace. Alteration to fenestration. Relocation of panelled door. Floor level reduced within open porch of unit 4.
This application has now been amended, and a summary of the main changes is set out below:
Label added to floor plan to provide clarification regarding brick nibs.
| 26/00307/LBCALT |
Status: Granted
| 25/03056/CONVAR |
Discharge of section 106 clause 7.1 of application number SE/01/01494/FUL with Erection of 3 stables, barn and tack room as amended by plan dated 18.02.02.
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
| 26/00865/VAR106 |
Dormer extension to the rear and two rooflights to the front.
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
| 26/00953/HOUSE |
Conversion of existing building to 4no. residential dwellings. Demolition of foyer and reception area to be replaced with new front extension. Removal of fire escapes. Removal of access ramps and stairs at front of property. Air Source Heat Pumps. New shed, cycle and bin stores. fencing and railings. Internal alterations. Alteration to fenestration. Creation of parking bays.
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
| 26/00306/FUL |
Conversion of existing building to 4no. residential dwellings with internal changes. Demolition of foyer and reception area to be replaced with new front extension. Removal of fire escapes. Removal of internal lift within unit 3. Removal of panel concealing bottom half of doors of unit 3. Reinstating of fireplace. Alteration to fenestration. Relocation of panelled door. Floor level reduced within open porch of unit 4.
Recommendation: Members supported this application.
| 26/00307/LBCALT |
The Management Plan guides long-term priorities for the Kent Downs, including:
- Nature recovery and biodiversity
- Farming and land management
- Climate resilience
- Access, recreation and tourism
- Planning and sustainable development
It is used by local authorities and partners to help shape decisions affecting the landscape.
The consultation is now live and open until Sunday 19th July 2026.
| Kent Downs National Landscape Management Plan Consultation |