CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE HELD ON 9TH 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 and Fletcher
Apologies: Cllrs. Gilbert and Somers
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
23/03318/PIP
Land Rear of Southlands High Street Cranbrook Kent
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.
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Lack of non-selective secondary school in Cranbrook
- Concern regarding utility companies’ ability to supply
- The application does not meet Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy:
LN3.5 – Protection of the High Weald AONB and its setting
- Does not meet the local need of 2/3 bed houses
- Is visible from the Conservation Area and is therefore a sensitive site
- Loss of on street parking space
Proposed by Cllr. Bunyan seconded by Cllr. Hatcher and agreed.
23/03331/FULL
Heathcote The Common Sissinghurst Kent
First floor side extension over existing ground floor.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Swenson and agreed.
23/0330/FULL
Little Charity Swattenden Lane Cranbrook
Variation of Condition 1 of Planning Permission 23/02530/FULL – Raise eaves a further
500mm & change roof material to slate to suit 26 degree pitch.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Swenson, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed.
23/03129/SUB
Land at Brick Kiln Far Cranbrook Kent
Submission of details in relation to Condition 27 – (External Lighting) of 16/502860/OUT
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed. The Committee were disappointed that no mention had been made regarding Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Parish Council Neighbourhood Development Plan – Policy HD4.10 Avoidance of Light Pollution in the application.
23/03402/FULL
Pinecroft Frittenden Road Sissinghurst Kent
Erection of detached dwelling
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Lack of non-selective secondary school in Cranbrook
- Concern regarding utility companies’ ability to supply
- 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. Hatcher and agreed.
23/03358/FULL
Hemsted Forest Golf Club Golford Road Benenden Kent
Change of use of the former driving range car park and replacement of the former ticket office with a new single storey dwelling with associated new plant, garage and landscaping (alternative to consented conversion to respond to wider environmental constraints).
The Parish Council recommended REFUSAL for the following reasons:
- Lack of non-selective secondary school in Cranbrook
- Concern regarding utility companies’ ability to supply
Proposed by Cllr. Hatcher seconded by Cllr. Swenson and agreed.
23/03387/FULL
Angley Farm Glassenbury Road Cranbrook Kent
Proposed conversion of outbuilding to building of flexible, incidental use to the main house.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL on condition that the building remains ancillary to the main dwelling. Proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Bunyan and agreed
CORRESPONDENCE: None received.
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS:
Granted:
23/02968/LBC – Glassenbury Park House Glassenbury Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2QF – LBC Installation of a window in bedroom of estate staff accommodation
23/02997/FULL – Forcett House Angley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PN – Proposed garage, extension of existing driveway and porch
23/02519/FULL – OS Plot 4462 Oak Tree Farm Wilsley Pound Sissinghurst Kent TN17 2HU – Provision of 4 additional gypsy pitches including the erection of an amenity building and laying of additional hardstanding
Refusal:
23/02850/FULL – Letter Box Cottage Friezley Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LL – Installation of tennis court lighting (retrospective)
ITEM FOR INFORMATION:
- Application 21/04214/FULL 32 Joyce Close Cranbrook Kent – Borough Councillor, Tom Dawlings agreed to call in the above application to TWBC Planning Committee so that the very important issues raised are not ignored.
- A response had not been received from TWBC Head of Planning, Carlos Hone regarding the Parish Council stance on refusing all new dwellings.
- The Planning Committee needs to recruit some new members on to the Committee.
