CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE HELD ON 6TH 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 and Gilbert
Apologies: Cllrs Somers and Swenson
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
24/00038/ADV
Ashwal Garage Wilsley Pound Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2HR
Advertisement application for revised branding to site and externally illuminated shop fascia (retrospective)
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed on condition the shop facia is only lit during opening hours.
24/00043/FULL
OS Plot 7153 Bishops Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 2ST
Change of use of equestrian facilities to private equestrian facilities independent of Oaktree House.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL on condition the land remains a private equestrian facility. Proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
24/00076/FULL & 24/00077/LBC
Costa High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EJ
Conversion of coffee shop to 2 No Flats, external alterations & creation of front yard
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL subject to the views of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Conservation Officer for the following reasons:
- Loss of valuable commercial space
- No details of how the property has been marketed and the Parish Council believes that the owners have not met their obligations to explore all avenues before applying for change of use
- The front garden boundaries are not in keeping with the surrounding properties and insufficient information has been supplied
- No plans for existing 1st floor or basement level
- No parking provided
- This application is contrary to Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy BE6.1 Business & Employment Space.
24/00096/FULL
Oak Lodge Hartley Road Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3QX
Replacement single storey side extension and raised deck to rear24/00104/FULL
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed.
24/00104/FULL
Glen Cove The Common Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AJ
Replacement dwelling with associated parking and landscaping (renewal of application 21/00482/FULL)
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed.
24/00122/FULL
Hartley Dyke Farmhouse Hartley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3QG
Installation of 12 roof mounted solar PV panels on car barn for domestic use
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed.
24/00225/MOD106
Land at Brick Kiln Farm Cranbrook Kent
Application to modify a S106 agreement under reference 16/502860/OUT – regarding amendments to the nomination rights/allocations and addition of mortgagee exclusion clause
The Parish Council remained NEUTRAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed. The Parish Council noted that it would be helpful for a summary in plain English.
24/00188/TPO
Major Clarke House Rope Walk Cranbrook Kent TN17 EU
Trees: SILVER BIRCH (T1) – Reduce canopy by 2-2.5m, remove deadwood, crown lift to 3m over footpath & 5m over highway, crown thin 10%; 2no. HORNBEAM (T2, T3) – Reduce canopy by 3m, remove deadwood, crown lift to 5m and crown thin 10%; MIXED SPECIES HEDGE LINE (H1) –
Reduce back all overhanging growth to boundary line by 1-1.5m & crown lift to 5m over parking area & bin stores.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL subject to TWBC Tree Officers views. Proposed by Cllr Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed. A location plan and photos of the trees would have been of great assistance.
CORRESPONDENCE: None received.
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS:
Granted:
23/02994/FULL Sissinghurst Place Biddenden Road Sissinghurst Kent TN17 2JP – Remodelling of 1940’s loggia to provide new rear garden room, first floor balcony and new front open, self-supporting porch.
23/02641/FULL 3 West Terrace High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3LG – Proposed addition of 1 no. off-street parking space, associated hard and soft landscaping, with dropped kerb.
23/03318/PIP Land rear of Southlands High Street Cranbrook Kent N17 3LG – Permission in Principle – self build 2 no. 4 bedroom detached 2 storey dwellings with private access direct from the high street, garaging and parking for 3, EV per dwelling, bicycle storage and private gardens.
Refused:
23/03330/FULL Little Charity Swattenden Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3PS – Variation of Condition for Planning Permission 23/02530/FULL – Raise eaves a further 500mm & change roof material to slate to suit 26 degree pitch.
ITEM FOR INFORMATION:
The Deputy Clerk was asked to email all Councillors asking if they would like to join the Planning & Preservation Management Committee as it was short of members.
