CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
HELD ON 18TH APRIL 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. Gilbert and Hatcher
Apologies: Cllr. Kings
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
23/00928/LBC
Hartridge House, Starvenden Lane, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2AN
Variation of Condition 2 of 22/01976/LBC – Omission of windows to North elevation, Addition of door to Eastern elevation, Internal alterations including the inclusion of doors closing of openings and installation of new posts, Installation of arches and timber panelling to walls.
The Parish Council remained NEAUTRAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed. The committee chose to leave it to the Conservation Architect to make a recommendation.
23/00717/FULL
Hartridge House, Starvenden Lane, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2AN
Variation of Conditions 2 of Planning Permissions 22/01976/LBC & 22/01975/FULL (Single storey extension, including replacement of existing outbuildings with associated landscaping. Reflecting pool. Internal alterations, New garage) – (Omission of windows to North elevation addition of door to eastern elevation, internal alterations including the inclusion of doors closing of openings and installation of new posts, installation of arches and timber panelling to walls.
The Parish Council remained NEAUTRAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed. The committee chose to leave it to the Conservation Architect to make a recommendation.
23/00724/FULL
Hempsted Forest Golf Club Golford Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AL
Change of use of former driving range car park. Conversion of former ticket office to new dwelling with associated planning and landscaping.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Somers and agreed. Councillors suspected that the dwelling would be dark due to window sizes. They also requested that insulation should be to eco standard.
23/00719/FULL
Summerfold Angley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PL
To remodel existing conservatory to rear elevation to include new roof, walls, windows and doors.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed. Concern was expressed about lack of light in the living room.
23/00720/FULL
Orchard House Golford Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3NW
Conversion of existing roof space incorporating rear dormer
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Somers, seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed. NOTE: The property name on the application form does not match that on the OS Map and plans.
23/00786/FULL
Cherry Cottage Dorothy Avenue Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3AL
Conversion of existing garage into habitable room together with ancillary alterations to ground and first floors. Replacement of existing dilapidated windows with like for like replacements.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None received.
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS:
Approved:
23/00219/FULL Orchard House Flishinghurst Orchard Chalk Lane Cranbrook Kent
Demolition of existing pole barn removal of static caravan, construction of annexe
23/00266/FULL
1 Island Cottages Sissinghurst Road Sissinghurst Kent TN17 2HN
Erection of conservatory
23/0029/FULL
Nat West High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EA
Removal of external signage and 1no. ATM and infilling of aperture to match the existing elevation
23/00320/LBC
The Pest House Frythe Walk Cranbrook Kent TN17 3BD
LBC Paint modern timber windows to rear aspect of house white, to match 18C/19C and 1930s white windows at front and side of house
23/00543/TPO
The Pest House Frythe Walk Cranbrook Kent TN17 3BD
Trees: Scots Pine (T1) – Reduce height by 2-3 meters and dead wood, Variegated Holly Tree (T2) – Reduce height by 2-3 meters
23/00308/LBC
2 Wilsley Green Cottages, Wilsley Green, Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LG
Replacement of front elevation fenestration
Withdrawn:
23/00317/FULL
Erection of a detached dwelling house and garage
Land North of Pinecroft Common Road Sissinghurst Kent
TWBC Declined to Determine this application as the land is subject to an Enforcement Notice
22/03552 Hemsted Forest Equestrian Centre Golford Road Benenden Kent
Installation of 8 flood lights to the outdoor sandschool and their use between 4pm-7.30pm, October to April during term time only
APPEAL DECISION: Refused
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 – SECTION 77
APPLICATION MADE BY BERKELEY HOMES (EASTERN COUNTIES) LTD
LAND ADJACENT TO TURNDEN, HARTLEY ROAD, CRANBROOK
APPLICATION REF: 20/00815/FULL
This decision was made by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Rachel Mclean MP, on behalf of the Secretary of State
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
None raised.
