CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE HELD ON 15TH AUGUST 2023
Declaration of Interests, Dispensations and Predetermination:
Members are required to declare any interests, dispensations or predetermination on items on this agenda. Members are reminded that changes to the Register of Interests should be notified to the Clerk.
Present: Cllr. Bunyan (Chairman), Cllrs. Hatcher, Kings, Somers and Gilbert
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
23/01974/FULL & 23/01975/LBC
Hayselden Cottage The Common Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AF
Provision of a three bay garage, two bays for car parking, one for home office/studio
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed on condition that the roof pitch is reduced to 30 degrees to reduce the impact on the existing dwelling.
23/01727/FULL
Brindles, Tenterden Road, Cranbrook Kent TN17 3PA
Replacement of unfit prefabricated single garage with a double bay oak framed garage with first floor storage area
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Scale and dominance
- Highway Safety – Access and egress should be in forward gear
- Effect on trees – disturbance of roots
- No proposed block plan showing proposed siting
Proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
23/01964/FULL
Stoneydales, Stone Street, Cranbrook Kent TN17 3HG
Demolition of garage building and construction of two-storey dwellinghouse
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Over intensive use of site
- Lack of non-selective secondary school
- Concern regarding utility companies
- Limited access
- No parking with new dwelling which will mean the occupants using the Tanyard Car Park which is already at breaking point
If Tunbridge Wells Borough Council are mindful to approve this application, Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council would prefer it to be built to passivhaus standard.
Proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed.
23/01847/FULL
Almyr Bakers Cross Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JW
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
23/02022/FULL
Broadlands Angley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PL
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 18/02451/FULL – Replace approved drawings to facilitate a change to the footprint of the approved dwelling.
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reason:
- Insufficient information of amendments, changes should be highlighted i.e., ballooned and references made
Proposed by Cllr. Kings, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
23/02046/FULL
1 Hovendens Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LA
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of replacement extension
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Somers, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed.
23/01965/TPO
22 Joyce Close Cranbrook Kent TN17 3LZ
Trees: Oak (T1) – Reduce canopy all over by a maximum of 2.5 meters, making pruning cuts at natural target growth points wherever possible. Deadwood to be removed. Lower epicormic shoots to be removed.
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- No sketch drawing of tree site
- No images of tree
- No tree assessment
Proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
An email had been received regarding the naming of the new village hall in Sissinghurst. Cllr. Bunyan agreed to contact the Trustees of St. George’s Institute for their views on the matter.
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS:
Granted:
23/01510/FULL Ellerslie High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EW – Erection of garden room
23/01079/FULL The Vicarage Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JQ – Erection of four dwellings, alteration to existing dwelling
23/01421/LBC Vestry Hall Stone Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3HA – Listed Building Consent: Installation of secondary double glazing with 4mm toughened ‘K’ glass
23/01408/FULL Breach Cottage, Goudhurst Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LJ – Garage with first floor home office
23/01544/FULL Forge Farm Glassenbury Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2QE – Addition of rooflights to detached garage outbuilding
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
- a) Hatcher reported that he had responded on behalf of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Parish Council to the Headcorn Neighbourhood Plan Consultation.
- b) The Committee confirmed that the Parish Council had whole heartedly supported the Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Neighbourhood Plan. Hatcher agreed to contact the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the NDP Committee, regarding producing positive advertising for the forthcoming NDP Poll.
