Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 2 February 2006 at the Town Council Offices, 4/5 Princes Gate, George Lane, Folkestone

PRESENT: Councillors T Begent (Chairman), Mrs A Berry, P Gane (arrived 7.15 p.m.), D Hassett, P Marsh, H Robertson-Ritchie, Mrs R Wheeler

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Councillors G Bunting (Town Mayor), P J Fox, Mrs M Newcombe, Mrs E Sanger, R Theobald, R Wallace, Mrs P West

1.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor H Robertson-Ritchie – Application no. Y06/0072/SH

Councillor Mrs R Wheeler – Application no. Y06/0074/SH

2.PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING 19 January 2006

The Minutes of the above meeting were received and signed as a correct record.

3.APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING CONSENT, APPEALS, PLANS TO DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE AND LICENSING

Application noY06/0054/SH

Location288 Cheriton Road

ProposalInstallation of replacement shopfront

CommentNo objection - Subject to neighbours’ views

Application noY06/0058/SH

Location60 Bouverie Road West

ProposalChange of use and conversion from bed sitting rooms of first and second floors to form three self-contained flats, together with external alterations to existing ground floor flats

CommentNo objection - Subject to neighbours’ views

Application noY06/0072/SH

Location14 Milestone Close

ProposalErection of a 2 storey side extension and erection of front porch (resubmission of Y05/0896/SH)

CommentNo objection - Subject to neighbours’ views

Application noY06/0074/SH

Location1A Grimston Avenue

ProposalInstallation of a window to ground floor front elevation (resubmission of Planning Application Y05/1498/SH)

CommentNo objection - Subject to neighbours’ views

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Application noY06/0082/SH

Location8-10 Bouverie Road West

ProposalDisplay of a total of 7 internally illuminated signs on south and west fascias, 1 no. internally illuminated vertical wall sign, 1 no. internally illuminated forecourt totem sign and 1 no. non-illuminated wall sign

CommentNo objection

Application noY06/0083/SH

Location8-10 Bouverie Road West

ProposalProvision of aluminium cladding to west and south elevations

CommentNo objection

Application noY06/0084/SH

Location63 Warren Road (land to rear)

ProposalErection of a 3 storey detached dwelling with integral garage together with the erection of a replacement single garage

CommentNo objection to the development in principle, but this design is out of character with surrounding houses

Application noY06/0087/SH

Location73 Tontine Street

ProposalErection of a roof chimney enclosure for a new fume extraction system (resubmission of Y05/0812/SH)

CommentNo objection - Subject to neighbours’ views

Application noY06/0089/SH

Location40 Morrison Road

ProposalErection of single storey extension and conservatory to rear elevation, following demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to

CommentNo objection - Subject to neighbours’ views

Application no Y06/0021/SH

LocationC F Joinery, Forge Yard, Bradstone Road

Proposal Erection of a single storey side extension

CommentNo objection - Subject to neighbours’ views

Application no Y06/0039/SH

LocationFlat C, 5 Marten Road

Proposal Installation of replacement UPVC windows to rear elevation (resubmission of Y05/0481/SH)

CommentNo objection

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Application no Y06/0090/SH

Location40 Dover Road

Proposal Installation of a new shop front together with the self-containment of existing flat on 1st and 2nd floors

Comment No objection

Application no Y06/0096/SH

LocationHastings and Folkestone Glassworks Ltd, MillBay

Proposal Proposed alteration to red site boundary as an amendment to the previously approved site boundary under Y05/0222/SH

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0097/SH

LocationPlots C14 and C15 Land opposite CenturionPark, Caesars Way

Proposal iting of new compactor unit and wooden enclosure

CommentThis is the second application that reduces the amount of parking available for the expected traffic levels

Application no Y06/0105/SH

Location40 The Bayle

Proposal Erection of a replacement 1.8m high timber close boarded fence to existing retaining wall

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0106/SH

LocationUnit 1, Shakespeare Centre, 145-147 Sandgate Road

Proposal Change of use from shop to restaurant (Class A3), including basement function room together with new fume extraction and air conditioning system (resubmission of Planning Application Y05/1223/SH)

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0113/SH

Location31 Fleming Way (formerly land adj)

Proposal Erection of terrace house including formation of vehicular access and hardstanding (resubmission of Y05/1376/SH)

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0114/SH

Location40 The Bayle

ProposalConservation area consent for the removal of a replacement 1.8m high timber close boarded fence to existing retaining wall

CommentNo objection

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Application no Y06/0127/SH

Location46 The Old High Street

ProposalDisplay of one externally illuminated verticle banner sign (resubmission of Planning Application Y05/1562/SH)

CommentThis kind of banner is not suitable for such a narrow street

Application no Y06/0129/SH

Location20 Cheriton Road

ProposalInstallation of new shop display window on side (South East) elevation

CommentNo objection

Application noY06/0059/SH

Location33 Kings Road

ProposalErection of single storey domestic workshop/studio and gym following demolition of existing double garage

CommentNo objection - Subject to neighbours’ views

4.DRAFT STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (SCI)

Response form has been returned to Shepway District Council, a copy of which will be circulated to all Folkestone Town Councillors.

5.KENT AND MEDWAY STRUCTURE PLAN – CONSULTATION ON FURTHER PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS

There was nothing relating to Folkestone.

6.TREE PRESERVATION

Item to be deferred to next meeting.

7.SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS 2006/07 – STARTING TIMES FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Committee was asked to confirm a start time for future Planning Committee meetings in 2006/07.

RESOLVED: That the start time for future meetings in 2006/07 be 7 p.m.

Proposed: Councillor T Begent

Seconded: Councillor P Gane

Voting: F:6, Ag:0, Ab:1

8.AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Tree Preservation

9.DATE OF NEXT MEETING

16 February 2006

………………………………….Chairman

16 February 2006

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