CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
HELD ON 23rd MAY 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
ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN:
Cllr. Gilbert nominated Cllr. Hatcher for the position of Vice Chairman, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
23/00833/FULL
Snowfields Academy Cranbrook Angley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PJ
Demolition of a part single storey/part double storey teaching block. New parking area with drop of zone, widening of access roads, new canopy, relocation of existing cycle stands.
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Highways Issues as highlighted by Highways comments. The Parish Council are also concerned about the unsafe route through the car parks to exit the site.
- The loss of the community asset as the hall could be a usable space.
- Lack of a masterplan for the whole site.
- There are alternative areas available on site for additional car parking without demolishing the hall
- There is no justification for the large number of parking spaces.
- In the application for the demolition and rebuilding of the High Weald Academy (17/02797) there was an undertaking “to offer a comprehensive mix of facilities for the local community. By creating a school complex with a focus on community use, the site will better serve local residents.”
If TWBC are minded to approve this application, could the young trees that were relatively recently planted in the area to become new parking, be replanted elsewhere on the site.
Proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed.
23/01013/FULL
Mount House Biddenden Road Sissinghurst Kent TN17 2AB
Conversion of existing outbuilding into ancillary accommodation
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Somers, seconded by
Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
23/00970/FULL
The Cobbs Hartley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3QT
Erection of detached chalet bungalow with associated landscaping and parking
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Over intensive use of site
- Proposal does not meet local housing need for 2/3 bed houses
Proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed.
23/00973/ADV
Brooksden High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DT
Advertisement – No.2 Replacement panels for existing V-Shaped post sign. Proposed No.1 fascia sign
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed.
23/01050/FULL
Roxburgh Lodge Starvenden Lane Sissinghurst Kent
Erection of single storey extension, alterations to existing study and new external cladding
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL, proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by
Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
23/01051/FULL
10 Frythe Close Cranbrook Kent TN17 3AX
Demolition of single storey side structure, construction of single storey side and rear extension.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL, proposed by Cllr. Kings, seconded by Cllr. Somers and agreed.
23/01289/LBC
Bell Cottage The Street Sissinghurst Kent N17 2JG
Listed Building consent: Installation of a single Acorn Slimline 180 Stair Lift between the ground and first floors
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL subject to the views of the Conservation Officer. Proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None received.
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS:
Approved:
23/00647/FULL
Tyto Alba The Meads Cranbrook Kent TN17 3QB
Rear single storey glass roof
23/00283/FULL
2 Upper Wilsley Cottages Angley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LF
Proposed single storey rear extension
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
23/00534/FULL
Outbuilding at the rear of 23 Stone Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3HF
The demolition of an unclassified ‘sui generis’ outbuilding at the rear of 23 Stone Street
Cranbrook Kent TN17 3HF
23/00720/FULL
Orchard House Golford Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3NW
Conversion of existing roof space incorporating a rear dormer
23/00786/FULL
Cherry Cottage Dorothy Avenue Cranbrook Kent TN17 3AL
Conversion of existing garage into habitable room together with ancillary alterations to ground & first floors. Replacement of existing dilapidated windows with like for like replacements.
23/00717/FULL & 23/00928/LBC
Hartridge House Starvenden Lane Sissinghurst 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.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
None.
