CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
HELD ON 6TH DECEMBER 2022
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
PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
22/03162/FULL
Barn Cottage The Barracks Goudhurst Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PR
Erection of single storey side and front extension.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by
Cllr. Hatcher and agreed.
22/03113/FULL
School Lodge Cranbrook School Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JQ
Replacement of existing windows and doors.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL subject to the views of the Conservation Officer.
Proposed by Cllr. Bunyan, seconded by Cllr. Somers and agreed.
22/03209/FULL
The Hop Garden Biddenden Road Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AB
Installation roof mounted solar panels.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL subject to the views of the Conservation Officer.
Proposed by Cllr. Kings, seconded by Cllr. Gilbert and agreed.
22/03243/FULL
Bankside Goudhurst Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PZ
Demolition of the existing detached dwelling, some existing outbuildings and garage, Erection of a two-storey replacement dwelling and integrated garage with associated landscaping (Amendment to approved application: 21/02848/FULL)
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Hatcher, seconded by Cllr. Somers and agreed. Parish Council Design Guide to be forwarded to applicant.
22/03017/FULL
Forge Farm Glassenbury Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2QE
Erection of Tractor store outbuilding,
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL subject to the views of the Conservation Officer. The Committee raised concern regarding security with the proposed personal door and the large glass doors/windows facing away from the house.
Proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded Cllr. Bunyan and agreed.
22/03303/FULL
Thorndene High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EW
Demolition of existing garage and erection of new garage with room above.
The Parish Council recommended APPROVAL proposed by Cllr. Gilbert, seconded by
Cllr. Bunyan and agreed.
PLANNING APPEAL DECISION:
Dulwich Preparatory School, Corse Horn Lane, Cranbrook, Kent
Appeal A Ref: APP/M2270/W/21/3278971 & Appeal B Ref: APP/M2270/W/21/3285689
The above Appeals were dismissed.
TREE APPLICATIONS:
22/03224/TPO
Sissinghurst Place Biddenden Road Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2JP
Trees; Common beech (T1) Fell to safe height (approx. 3m), Common ash x2 (G1) Fell to ground level, English Yew x 6 (G2) Reduce to a safe height (approx. 6m)
The Parish Council agreed that this application should be decided by the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Tree Officer.
REVIEW THE PLANNING & PRESERVATION COMMITTEE AIMS:
Following full discussion, the Aims of the Planning & Preservation Management Committee were updated as below:
Aims: To safeguard and enhance the built environment and character of Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish.
Consider and make comments on planning applications, appeals and other planning documents including consultations.
- Maintain expertise in planning matters and keep up to date with legislation
- Develop relationship with TWBC and KCC Planning Departments
- Maintain regular liaison/discussions with CCAAC, regarding Heritage and Conservation
- Represent Parish interests, monitor and forward recommendations for the local planning process
- Housing and other development – Assessment of needs.
- Encourage highest quality build standards
- Five Year Plan and Budget.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None received.
TWBC PLANNING DECISIONS:
The Clerk read out the decisions received from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
Cllr. Hatcher reported that the NDP Independent Examiner, Andrew Ashcroft had been appointed. He had been in touch and would be visiting the Parish during December.
