CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE HELD ON 20TH FEBRUARY 2024
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, Swenson and Gilbert
Apologies: Cllrs Somers
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
24/00281/LBC
Oak Cottage 2 The Hill Cranbook Kent TN17 3AJ
Listed Building Consent – Roof: historic fabric preserved & restored, modern finishes removed from rafters underside, removal of thermal insulation between rafters, ventilation from eaves to ridge; South External Walls: removal of internal finishes, infilling with woodfibre insulation & wood wool boards; Concrete Floor Rear of Sitting Room: removal & reinstated timber suspended floor; Interim Supports & Soleplate: removed; Kitchen Ceiling: removed & replaced with breathable thermal insulation & lime plaster; Staircase & Chimney Breast: retain openness of space & exposure.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded Cllr. Gilbert and agreed subject to the views of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Conservation Officer.
23/03509/LBC
The Pest House Frythe Walk Cranbrook Kent TN17 3BD
Listed Building Consent – Replace fireplace lintel & add additional leaf to single brick section of wall
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Swenson and agreed subject to the views of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Conservation Officer.
24/00283/LBC
Angley Farm Glassenbury Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2QJ
Listed Building Consent – Conversion of existing outbuilding to form a flexible incidental use
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed subject to the views of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Conservation Officer.
24/00396/LBC
Goddards Green Angley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3LR
Listed Building Consent – Repairs and alterations to existing building envelope including replacement half-glazed door on south-west elevation, alterations to kitchen window, replacement weatherboarding to north-east elevation and secondary glazing throughout.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed subject to the views of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Conservation Officer.
CORRESPONDENCE: None received.
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS:
Granted:
23/03285/FULL
Bankside Goudhurst Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PZ
Demolition of the existing detached dwelling and outbuildings, erection of a two-storey replacement dwelling with associated landscaping (Amendment to approved application: 21/02848/FULL)
23/03150//FULL
The Haven Tenterden Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3PA
Proposed side & rear extensions with new pitched roof for addition of first storey, removal & creation of fenestration on east elevation, new front porch and material change.
23/03331/FULL
Heathcote The Common Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2HT
First-floor side extension over existing ground floor.
23/03358/FULL
Hemsted Forest Golf Club Golford Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AL
Change of use of the former driving range car park and replacement of the former ticket office with a new single storey dwelling with associated new planting garage and landscaping.
23/03482/FULL
5 Cleavers Sissinghurst Kent TN17 2JU
Proposed front and side single storey extensions
Refusal:
23/03402/FULL
Land North of Pinecroft Common Road Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent
Erection of detached dwelling
ITEM FOR INFORMATION:
Cllr. Dawlings agreed to call in Planning Application 21/04214/FULL 32 Joyce Close for a new dwelling provided the Parish Council were able to provide solid planning reasons why this development should not be approved. Several reasons were discussed including Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Neighbourhood Plan Policy LN3.1 and Policy IN9.4. The Planning Committee also supported the comment by the KCC Flood Risk Team that the foundation design proposed should go to TWBC Building Control before determining the application.
Cllr. Hatcher reported that he had used social media to inform local residents regarding the forthcoming planning application regarding the White Horse Inn to flats.
