CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
HELD ON 4th 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, Kings and Hatcher
Apologies: Cllr. Somers
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
23/00557/FULL
6 Milkhouse Cottages Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2JT
Single storey front and rear extensions
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed.atHaHatt
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 and replacement with a two-bedroom dwelling.
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Based on the KCC Archaeological Comments
- In the Conservation Area
- Over development of site
- New dwelling with very little outside space
- Serious concern about construction traffic
- Risk to stability of neighbouring properties
23/00283/FULL
2 Upper Wilsley Cottages Angley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LF
Proposed single storey rear extension
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
23/00647/FULL
Tyto Alba The Meads Cranbrook Kent TN17 3QB
Rear single storey glass roof
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Kings, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed.
23/00684/FULL & 23/00685/LBC
Little Charity Swattenden Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3PS
Proposed extension to existing linked annex
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL subject to the views of the Conservation Officer and on condition that the annex remains ancillary to the main dwelling. Proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed
CORRESPONDENCE:
- a) Street naming in Sissinghurst High Street – Correspondence had been received regarding the new development. The Parish Council had not put forward any suggestions. It was noted that if family names were to be consider permission from the family had to be obtained.
- b) Trenley Farm – Correspondence had been received regarding sewage problems in the area. Contact should be made direct to TWBC Planning Enforcement Officer.
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS: Approved:
22/03435/FULL – Briar Knoll, Chapel Lane, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3NU- Alterations to first floor and single storey side extension (revised scheme to approved application 13/02789/HOUSE)
23/00265/FULL – Farm Corner, Angley Park, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PN – Proposed single storey extension
23/00007/ADV – Ashwal Garage, Wilsley Pound, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent – Advertisement – Revised branding to canopy sides, revised branding to existing 7m flag sign, revised Pump branding, revised branding to car wash and secondary signage inc entrance and exit signs to site and car wash
23/00284/FULL – Corbins, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PL – Removal of rear single storey extension with balcony over, Erection of two storey extension, Replacement porch, Removal of redundant chimney stack, Replacement joinery, Installation of a sun pipe.
23/00272/LBC – Crossways, Common Road, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2AG – Listed Building Consent – Demolition of Northern glasshouse and repair and refurbishment of Southern glasshouse
Refused:
23/00064/FULL – 6 Kirby Close, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3DE – Erection of a new garage
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
None raised.
