LENHAM PARISH COUNCIL
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON MONDAY 27th APRIL 2015 AT 7.30pm
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PRESENT Cllr. Gillett, Chairman presiding
Cllrs. Greenwood, Osborn & Porter.
Mrs M. McFarlane (Clerk) 2 Members of the public
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr. Willis (work commitment) Cllr. Godfrey (unwell)
Cllr. Jerrett (previous commitment)
2. DISCLOSURES AND CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
No disclosures. No confidential items on the agenda.
3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
15/5021/LBC 13 High Street Lenham ME17 2QD
30th March Listed building consent for proposed single storey rear extension.
Amended plans.
We do not wish to comment.
15/502204/FULL 2 Royton Avenue Lenham ME17 2PS
1st April Erection of single storey rear extension, relocation of boundary fence and
Internal alterations.
We do not wish to comment.
14/503309/FULL Tanyard Farm Lenham ME17 2DH
10th April Conversion of 3 No. agricultural barns & 3 No. new dwellings.
We wish to reiterate our original objections.
15/502513/FULL Hall’s Oast Old Shelve Lenham
13th April Change of use of land within garden for siting of mobile home.
We wish to object and report to planning committee.
Not consistent with the emergent NHP, will be seen from North Downs AONB.
15/502679/FULL 3 Maidstone Road Lenham ME17 2QH
15th April Change of use.
We wish to see approved.
15/501472/ADV 8 Faversham Road Lenham ME17 2PN
17th April Advertisement amendment.
We wish to reiterate our original comments.
15/502958/FULL 12 Robins Close Lenham ME17 2LD
21st April Erection of two storey side extension to form garage and storage area on ground floor and bedroom with en-suite at first floor level.
We wish to see approved.
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4. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN REPORT
Draft plan version 1 now in public domain. Copies in Library, Community Centre and various outlets throughout the parish, also available on LPC & Save Lenham web-sites. A straw poll will take place on 7th May at the Tithe barn to gauge response to the plan. There will be a further opportunity to discuss the plan and make comment at the display stall at the monthly market on 10th May.
Post 7th May communication with MBC will take place to discuss the plan.
Funding for a grant of £2500 has been applied for from MBC.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Ham Lane Allotment Association have outlined possible plans for the allotment site and have informed LPC of on-going negotiations with St John Ambulance, which may allow the purchase of the allotments as a community asset. Subject to further negotiations.
The developers of the Paddock have suggested tree surgery/removal of trees between the Community Centre and the proposed development site.
A site meeting with Cllrs. to discuss options will be organised.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Concerns were raised about the United Reform Church planning application which was passed on 23/4/15.
A meeting should be organised as soon as possible between the developers, LPC, MBC planning officer and the Lenham Cricket Club representatives. Clarification will be sought as to how the health and safety risk aspect and the associated dangers whilst cricket is being played will be dealt with. LPC will write to MBC with respect to the decision to permit the development and point out the ongoing concerns, re safety issues.
The meeting closed 8.55pm
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