Hartfield Parish Council
Minutes of Planning Committee Meeting 26th May2016
Attendees:
Cllrs Anne Higgins (Chair), Anita Emery and Roger Eastwood.
Absent:
Cllrs John Smith, Christine Tamplin,Charlotte Beare Mrs Claire Risbyand Laura Hatch
In Attendance:
Parish Clerk Emma Fulham
Public:
None
- To elect a Chair.
Cllr East wood proposed Cllr Higgins seconded by Cllr Emery and unanimously appointed.
- To elect a vice Chair
Cllr Higgins proposed Cllr Smith seconded by Cllr Eastwood unanimously appointed.
- To accept Apologies for Absence
Cllrs John Smith, Christine Tamplin, Charlotte Beare Mrs Claire Risby and Laura Hatch.
- To hear members’ declarations of interests in matters to be discussed
The Chair reminded the Committee to declare where necessary.
- To approve previous minutes as attached
Duly approved unanimously.
- Matters arising.
None.
- Correspondence
None.
- Ratification of planning applications submitted with deadlines before the meeting.
Application No. WD/2016/0762/LB
Location: NEWBRIDGE MILL HOUSE, KIDDS HILL,
HARTFIELD TN7 4ES
Description: RELOCATION OF KITCHEN AND INSTALLATION OF WOOD BURNER
The Parish Council supports the application.
Location: NEAVES PARK BARN, COTCHFORD HILL, PAYGATE, HARTFIELD, TN7
4HA
Description: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND ERECTION
OF ONE DWELLING WITH DETACHED GARAGE
The Parish Council supports the application.
Location: THE COTTAGE, BOLEBROKE, EDENBRIDGE ROAD, HARTFIELD TN7
4JJ
Description: VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 2 AND 4 OF WD/2014/2618/F (LINK
EXTENSION ADJOINING TWO PARTS OF EXISTING PROPERTY)
The Parish Council supports the application.
Application No. WD/2016/0846/F
Location: THE HAY WAGGON, HIGH STREET, HARTFIELD TN7 4AB
Description: CONVERSION OF EXISTING PUBLIC HOUSE INTO TWO DWELLINGS
AND ERECTION OF DOUBLE GARAGE. CONVERSION OF
SINGLE-STOREY OUTBUILDING AND GRANARY BUILDING TO FORM
SINGLE DWELLING. ALTERATIONS TO DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK
TO FORM GARAGE AND SUMMERHOUSE.
The Parish Council again reiterates strong objection to the application for change of use as this will result in the loss of an iconic local amenity and employer with a knock on effect on the community and other local businesses. It would be a loss of a well known tourist attraction and accompanying tourist accommodation. Finally, as Wealden Planning knows, there is large scale public local opposition to this application and a preference to actively resell as a pub rather than change of use.
The Parish Council objects to the changes suggested to divide a Grade 11 listed ancient dwelling and convert it into residential accommodation that detracts from its historic importance and integrity. We would be very concerned over the parking for 6 cars for three properties and no further room for visitor parking that would spill out onto an already extremely congested High Street.
If the application was approved the PC would ask that it be conditional on the development having its own sewage system to prevent further pressure on the already overwhelmed drainage system serving the High Street. Also that provision for further development of the car park now owned separately is revoked to stop total over development of this historic site. Finally that all materials and vehicles necessary are kept on site as a condition, with deliveries only being made between 9.30am and 2.30pm to avoid complete gridlock in rush hours.
Application No. WD/2016/0847/LB
Location: THE HAY WAGGON, HIGH STREET, HARTFIELD, TN7 4AB
Description: CONVERSION OF EXISTING PUBLIC HOUSE INTO TWO DWELLINGS
AND ERECTION OF DOUBLE GARAGE. CONVERSION OF
SINGLE-STOREY OUTBUILDING AND GRANARY BUILDING TO FORM
SINGLE DWELLING. ALTERATIONS TO DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK
TO FORM GARAGE AND SUMMERHOUSE.
The Parish Council again reiterates strong objection to the application for change of use as this will result in the loss of an iconic local amenity and employer with a knock on effect on the community and other local businesses. It would be a loss of a well known tourist attraction and accompanying tourist accommodation. Finally, as Wealden Planning knows, there is large scale public local opposition to this application and a preference to actively resell as a pub rather than change of use.
The Parish Council objects to the changes suggested to divide a Grade 11 listed ancient dwelling and convert it into residential accommodation that detracts from its historic importance and integrity. We would be very concerned over the parking for 6 cars for three properties and no further room for visitor parking that would spill out onto an already extremely congested High Street.
If the application was approved the PC would ask that it be conditional on the development having its own sewage system to prevent further pressure on the already overwhelmed drainage system serving the High Street. Also that provision for further development of the car park now owned separately is revoked to stop total over development of this historic site. Finally that all materials and vehicles necessary are kept on site as a condition, with deliveries only being made between 9.30am and 2.30pm to avoid complete gridlock in rush hours.
All decisions were duly ratified by the Committee.
- Consideration of planning applications submitted
Application No. WD/2016/0862/F WD/2016/0863/LB
Location: LOWER BROCKSHILL FARM, HOLTYE COMMON, HOLTYE, COWDEN,
TN8 7ED
Description: PROPOSED REBUILDING OF OPEN BARN WITH MINOR
ADJUSTMENTS TO PROVIDE SECURE GARAGE. ADDITIONAL
WORKS TO ADJACENT
The Parish Council supports the application.
- Newly submitted applications
Application No. WD/2016/0745/F
Location: TYE FARM, EDENBRIDGE ROAD, HARTFIELD, TN7 4JR
Description: CONVERSION OF AN AGRICULTURAL BARN TO RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING.
The Parish Council objects to the application and the change of use from an agricultural use to residential development in the AONB.
Application No. WD/2016/0973/LBR
Location: THE GATEHOUSE, BOLEBROKE, EDENBRIDGE ROAD, HARTFIELD,
TN7 4JJ
Description: PART RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INTERNAL AND
EXTERNAL REPAIRS.
The Parish Council supports the application.
Application No. WD/2016/0551/LB
Location: PUMP HOUSE, HIGH STREET, HARTFIELD TN7 4AD
Description: REMOVAL OF GROUND FLOOR CHIMNEY AND THE INSTALLATION
OF A NEW STRUCTURAL SUPPORT BEAM
The Parish Council supports the application subject to meeting the requirements of the listed building officer as the building is both in the AONB and the conservation area.
- Wealden District Council Decisions.
Application No. WD/2016/0648/FR - APPROVED
ERECTION OF A TWO BAY GARAGE
THE OAST HOUSE, LANDHURST, GALLIPOT HILL, HARTFIELD TN7 4AY
Application No. WD/2016/0119/LBR - APPROVED
PART RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS, REPLACEMENT OF
EXISTING WINDOWS, REPOSITIONING OF WINDOWS AND DOORS, REBUILDING OF EXISTING
DORMER AND CATSLIDE ROOF OVER EXISTING DRESSING ROOM/PROPOSED BATHROOM TO
NORTH-EAST OF BUILDING AND INSTALLATION OF ROOFLIGHTS (AMENDMENTS TO
WD/2015/0808/LB).
GOODTREES FARM, HOLTYE ROAD, COWDEN, TN8 7EB
Application No. WD/2016/0557/F - APPROVED
ERECT A CONSERVATORY ON AN EXISTING EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY
39 CASTLEFIELDS, HARTFIELD TN7 4JA
Application No. WD/2016/0118/FR - APPROVED
PART RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS, REPLACEMENT OF
EXISTING WINDOWS, REPOSITIONING OF WINDOWS AND DOORS, REBUILDING OF EXISTING
DORMER AND CATSLIDE ROOF OVER EXISTING DRESSING ROOM/PROPOSED BATHROOM TO
NORTH-EAST OF BUILDING AND INSTALLATION OF ROOFLIGHTS (AMENDMENTS TO
WD/2015/0807/F).
GOODTREES FARM, HOLTYE ROAD, COWDEN, TN8 7EB
Application No. WD/2016/0695/F - APPROVED
NEW GARAGE
QUABROOK, COLEMANS HATCH, TN7 4HG
Application No. WD/2016/0490/F - APPROVED
SINGLE STOREY REAR ADDITION AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS TO HIGH
STREET ELEVATION
4 HIGH STREET, HARTFIELD, TN7 4AD
Application No. WD/2016/0162/F - APPROVED
A SINGLE BLOCK OF 3 STABLES WITH A TACK ROOM AND HAY/FEED BARN FOR PRIVATE
USE ONLY.
LAND ADJOINING COTCHFORD HILL COTTAGE, COTCHFORD LANE, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DN
- Matters for Reporting and Inclusion in Future Agendas
None
- Date of next meeting 23rd June 2016 at 7:30pm
Meeting concluded at 8:05pm