Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting Held on Thursday, 16 February 2006 at the Town

Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 16 February 2006 at the Town Council Offices, 4/5 Princes Gate, George Lane, Folkestone

PRESENT: Councillors T Begent (Chairman), Mrs A Berry, P J Fox, D Hassett, Mrs M Newcombe, H Robertson-Ritchie, Mrs R Wheeler

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Councillors G Bunting (Town Mayor), R Theobald, Mrs P West

1.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor T Begent – Application no. Y05/1668/SH and Y06/0052/SH

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

2.PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING 2 February 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

Application noY06/0102/SH

Location39 Phillip Road

ProposalErection of a single storey front/side extension (re-submission of planning application Y05/1301/SH)

CommentNo objection subject to neighbours’ views

Application noY06/0107/SH

LocationBuilders Yard, Rear 52 Broadmead Road

ProposalOutline application for residential development

CommentThe Town Council will reserve judgement until more detailed plans are submitted

Application noY06/0135/SH

Location3 Cornwallis Avenue

ProposalErection of single storey front and rear extensions, erection of first floor side extension and erection of front porch

CommentNo objection subject to neighbours’ views

Application noY06/0136/SH

Location22 Middle Mead

ProposalInstallation of a dormer window to side elevation

CommentNo objection subject to neighbours’ views

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Application noY06/0142/SH

Location9 Shorncliffe Crescent

ProposalErection of first floor front/side extension, single storey rear extension and replacement garage (alternative to planning permission Y051446/SH)

CommentObject – the 45 degree rule should be adhered to

Application noY06/0152/SH

LocationLand rear Southcliffe Hotel, 22-26 The Leas

ProposalChange of use from communal gardens to car park (re-submission of Y05/1307/SH)

CommentObject – Committee do not wish to see the loss of the visual amenity of a communal garden so close to the Leas when there is public parking in the vicinity

Application noY06/0153/SH

Location43 The Old High Street

ProposalChange of use of lower ground, first and second floors from living accommodation to artists studios, conversion of third floor living accommodation to self-contained flat together with the installation of external façade lights and a replacement shopfront and entrance door to upper floors

CommentThe Town Council objects to the design of the shop front, the removal of existing fixtures and the banners which were not included in the stated description of the development

Application noY06/0155/SH

LocationBuilder Center, Park Farm Road

ProposalDisplay of 6 non-illuminated fascia signs, 1 non-illuminated double sided freestanding sign and 1 non-illuminated single sided freestanding directional sign

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0052/SH

LocationUnit E, Kingsmead

ProposalChange of use from industrial unit to multi-purpose youth facility

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0132/SH

Location18 Weymouth Road

Proposal Erection of a two storey side extension and a two storey rear extension and erection of a rear conservatory following demolition of existing garage, shed and outbuildings together with installation of a rear dormer window and other external alterations

CommentNo objection subject to neighbours’ views

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Application no Y06/0140/SH

Location11 Linksway

Proposal Erection of a porch to front elevation

CommentNo objection subject to neighbours’ views

Application no Y06/0164/SH

LocationGround Floor Flat, 4 Albion Villas

Proposal Listed building consent for new retaining wall to front elevation, external alterations to front and rear elevations and some internal alterations

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0166/SH

LocationGround Floor Flat, 4 Albion Villas

ProposalExternal alterations to front elevation in connection with conversion of garages to living accommodation, alterations to rear, alterations to driveway to form garden area to front of building

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0171/SH

Location18 Julian Road (formerly the Coach House rear of 18 Julian Road)

ProposalChange of use, extension and conversion of an existing outbuilding to a single dwelling including removal of staircase and dormer and formation of car parking spaces

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0176/SH

LocationCheriton Baptist Church, Quested Road

Proposal Erection of a 2 storey replacement Church Hall together with other alterations to Church buildings (re-submission of Y05/1076/SH)

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0177/SH

Location8 The Old High Street

Proposal Retention of disabled access

CommentNo objection

Application no Y06/0178/SH

Location101-107 Harbour Way

Proposal Erection of a 4 storey block of 14 flats with associated car parking to rear and vehicular access

CommentSupport

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Application no Y06/0182/SH

LocationHotel Burstin, Marine Parade

ProposalDisplay of a backlit halo illuminated and non-illuminated letters as well as a wall mounted sign to front elevation (re-submission of Planning Application Y05/1433/SH)

CommentSign is still too large and overbearing

Application no Y06/0186/SH

Location2 Castle Hill Avenue

ProposalErection of canopy roof to rear elevation, relocation of air conditioning units from side elevation to first floor flat roof, erection of false floor grid support system for the relocation of refuse bins, increase height of parapet wall and alterations to walls on side elevations and other external alterations (re-submission of Planning Application Y05/1589/SH)

CommentNo objection subject to neighbours’ view

Application no Y06/0187/SH

LocationBenham House, Tontine Street

ProposalChange of use from office accommodation (Class B1) to a mixed accommodation for adult education and studio/workshop for artists

CommentNo objection

AMENDED APPLICATIONS

Application noY05/1668/SH

Location14 Elmstead Place

ProposalOutline application for erection of a 4 storey block of 4 No. two bedroom flats and associated parking, following demolition of existing building

CommentCouncillor Begent declared an interest. Objected to inadequate information provided.

APPEALS

Application no Y06/1039/SH

LocationLand at 78 Wear Way Road

Proposal Outline application for the erection of a two bedroom bungalow with garage

CommentTown Council will not attend

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Application noY05/1411/SH

Location14 and land adjacent, Plain Road

ProposalErection of a mixed terrace of 5 No. 3 storey 3 bedroom houses and a block of flats comprising 3 No. 2 bedroom flats and 1 No. 2 storey 2 bedroom maisonette together with associated parking, following the demolition of existing building (alternative to Y04/1611/SH)

CommentNoted – Town Council will not attend

4.TREE PRESERVATION

The Committee will defer any decision, awaiting report from Mr Martin Newcombe.

5.PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY/PARISH COUNCIL LIAISON MEETING 7.00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, 8 MARCH, STELLING MINNIS VILLAGE HALL

The Committee nominated Councillors Mrs A Berry and D Hassett to represent the Town Council at a liaison meeting to discuss Public Rights of Way in the Shepway and Canterbury areas.

6.AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

Sport Centre Golf Course – Environmental Study

To receive a report on the flora and fauna

7.DATE OF NEXT MEETING

2 March 2006

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