Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing building on the site and erection of a four storey building and a five storey building to facilitate a mixed use development consisting of 28 residential units (18 x two bed, 4 x three bed and 6 x four bed) and 1173 sq metres of commercial floor space (use class B1) and associated landscaping.

6.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the agenda.

6.2  The agents were in attendance to answer any questions that arose.

6.3  Reference was made to the only mature tree in Ramsgate? and it was explained that it was located outside of the boundary area and that it had already been taken down.  This was an issue for Thetford Homes.

6.4  In response to a query from the Chair regarding the quality of the yellow stock bricks proposed, the agent stated that they were keen to provide a high quality building with the highest quality materials. 

6.5  Councillor Desmond referred to the issue of car parking, as the scheme was allocated as a car free development and whether the development was located within a Controlled Parking Zone.  The applicant confirmed that the development was not located within a CPZ and that it was a car free development.  They added that there were good public transport links in the area.

6.6  The Chair referred to the streetlamps and whether these could be placed on the proposed building, in order to help de-clutter the area.  The applicant welcomed this proposal.  The Chair requested that this be added as an additional condition.  This was AGREED.

6.7  In response to a query from the Chair regarding rain water harvesting, the agent stated that they would be providing a green roof and amenity space.  The Chair requested that an additional condition be added for best endeavours for rain water harvesting to be included in the scheme.  This was AGREED.

RESOLVED that:-

1.  SCBO – In accordance with plans

The Development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans hereby approved and any subsequent approval of details.

REASON: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is carried out in full accordance with the plans hereby approved.

2.  SCB1N - Commencement within three years

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than three years after the date of this permission.

REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.

3.  SCM2 - Materials to be approved

Details, including samples, of all materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building and boundary walls shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work commences on site. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

REASON: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6