CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
HELD ON 7TH MARCH 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 and Kings
Apologies: Cllrs. Hatcher, Somers
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
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
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Kings, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed subject to the views of the Conservation Officer.
23/00297/FULL
Natwest High Street Cranbrook TN17 3EA
Removal of external signage and 1no. ATM and infilling of aperture to match the existing elevation
The Parish Council recommend APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
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)
The Parish Council recommend APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
23/00320/LBC
The Pest House Frythe Walk Cranbrook Kent TN17 3BD
Listed Building Consent: Paint modern timber windows to rear aspect of house white, to match 18C/19C and 1930s white windows at front and sides of house.
The Parish Council recommend APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed subject to the views of the Conservation Officer.
23/00326/FULL
Ropemakers Barn The Street Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2JJ
Demolition of modern conservatory and replacement with single storey extension to south elevation together with changes to the fenestration.
The Parish Council recommend APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
23/00327/FULL
Ropemakers Barn The Street Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2JJ
Demolition of modern conservatory and replacement with single storey extension to south & west elevations with ridge roof window and changes to the fenestration.
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Over-intensive use of site
- Loss of light to neighbouring properties
- Access limited
- Light pollution from roof ridge window to neighbouring properties
- Concern regarding rainwater run off to neighbouring properties
If Tunbridge Wells Borough Council approve this application could consideration be given to the points raised by Mr. Boxall.
Proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed.
23/00317/FULL
Land North of Pinecroft Common Road Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent
Erection of a detached dwelling house and garage
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Outside Limits to Build Development
- Infill of greenspace buffer between Sissinghurst and Sissinghurst Common
- Ecological concern as so much wildlife on this site i.e. Badgers, Dormice, Great Crested Newts to name a few. New planting would not replace the current habitat for wildlife
- The proposed dwelling is too large and does not meet the criteria of housing required in Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Parish
If TWBC are minded to approved this application the dwelling should be better orientated to take full advantage of solar gain.
Proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed.
23/00211/FULL
Electricity Distribution Site Glassenbury Road Cranbrook Kent
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 22/01279/FULL (Approved Plans) – Amend approved layout of site
The Parish Council recommend APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Kings and agreed.
23/00308/LBC
2 Wilsley Green Cottages Wilsley Green Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LG
Listed Building Consent – Replacement of front elevation fenestration
The Parish Council recommend APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed subject to the views of the Conservation Officer. The Parish Council commented that a cross section drawing would have been useful
23/00266/FULL
1 Island Cottages Sissinghurst Road Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2HN
Erection of conservatory
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Within the Conservation Area
- In AONB
- The Parish Council do not object to some form of extension, however UPVC is not eco friendly and glass roof not ideal would suggest a solid insulated roof.
Proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS:
The Clerk read out the decisions received from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
None raised.
