CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE HELD ON 23RD JANUARY 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, Somers and Gilbert
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
23/03482/FULL
5 Cleavers, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2JU
Proposed front and side single storey extensions
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
13/03494/LBC
George Hotel Stone Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3HE
Listed Building Consent – Alterations to form new fire escape doors and steps from two first floor bedrooms
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed, subject to the views of the Conservation Officer.
23/03413/FULL
Cherry Tree Cottage Paley Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 2NA
Demolition of the existing and replacement two storey dwelling and associated garage with landscaping
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Somers and agreed. The Parish Council recommends that the materials from the demolished house should be reused or recycled where possible.
24/00089/LBC
Sissinghurst Castle South Cottage Biddenden Road Sissinghurst Kent TN17 2AB
Listed Building Consent – Structural repair to internal beam with bedroom
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Somers and agreed, subject to the views of the Conservation Officer.
24/00031/FULL
Millers Thumb Paley Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 2NA
Erection of 2 single storey extensions to east & west of dwelling, porch & relocation of external staircase to terrace. Replacement & addition of ground floor windows & doors, 2 windows and door to first floor and 5 no. roof lights to second floor.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
24/00082/ADV & 24/00083/LBC
23 High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EE
Listed Building Consent – Replace projecting sign with new 400mm sign, retain existing bracket and respray blue. Replace fascia with new blue fascia and 290mm white logo height.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Somers and agreed, subject to the views of the Conservation Officer and on condition that the signs are not illuminated.
23/03150/FULL
The Haven Tenterden Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3PA
Proposed side and rear extensions with a new pitched roof for addition of first storey, removal & creation of fenestration on east elevation, new front porch and material change.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
24/00042/LBC
1st Floor Flat 24 Hartley Court Gardens Cranbrook Kent TN17 3QY
Listed Building Consent: Secondary glazing to existing windows (works carried out)
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Somers, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed, subject to the views of the Conservation Officer
24/00011/TPO
Recreation Ground Crane Lane Cranbrook Kent
Trees: ASH (0471) – Remove major dead wood, ASH (0475) – Remove suspended/broken branches
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Somers, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed, subject to the views of the Conservation Officer.
CORRESPONDENCE: None received.
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS:
Granted:
23/02747/FULL
White Horse Inn High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EX
Retention of public house and conversion
23/02984/FULL
Riverdale High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DN
Construction of timber shed in rear garden
23/02781/FULL
Land Rear of 31 Stone Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3HF
Erection of single storey dwelling in relation to 16/50572 & 16/50575/LBC
ITEM FOR INFORMATION: None reported.
