It has been brought to the Council’s attention that some people are leaving books and bric-a-brac at the bus shelter in Horsham Lane. While Councillors appreciate the gesture is well-meaning especially during this current pandemic, the Council cannot guarantee that this is not contributing to the spread of the virus. Residents are requested not to leave items at the bus stop.
Planning
i. Ref: 20/505172/FULL Address: Brown Jug 76 Horsham Lane Upchurch ME9 7AP
Proposal: Change of use of Public House with residential accommodation and rear pub garden into 1 no. two bedroom dwelling and 1 no. three bedroom dwelling with associated residential gardens and alterations to windows and doors.
There were no objections to the proposal and that the views of neighbours be taken into consideration.
ii. Ref: 20/505298/FULL Address: Land Rear Of 91 & 93 Chaffes Lane Upchurch ME9 7BG
Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and erection of a three/four-bedroom dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping.
Councillors considered the application and noted that the proposal is outside the built boundary and in the open countryside. Councillors agreed to object to the proposal.
iii. Ref: 20/505437/FULL Address: 75 Forge Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AD
Proposal: Erection of a two storey rear extension.
There were no objections to the proposal and that the views of neighbours be taken into consideration.
Ref: 19/501773/OUT Address: Land Off Jubilee Fields Upchurch Kent ME9 7AQ
Proposal: Outline application for residential development of 41no. two, three and four bedroom houses. (All matters reserved except for access)
The appeal has been turned down by the Planning Inspector as it is not within the Local Plan and for the size of the development, it brings little benefit to the village.
Ref: 19/504657/FULL Address: Car Showroom London Road Upchurch ME9 7PD
Proposal: Change of use of auto showroom and workshop (Sui Generis) to a banqueting hall, including food processing and distribution (Class D2 and B2), including the creation of a mezzanine floor and alterations to fenestration. (Resubmission of 19/503293/FULL)
PINS Ref: APP/V2255/W/20/3254725
The matter has gone to appeal and the Council has reiterated its objections to the proposal.
Recreation Ground
There is a small section in the new fence to be completed, the contractor was short of two posts which have now arrived and the mesh has also arrived. The work is due to be completed soon.
Finance
The Parish Council has agreed the precept at £46,294 making the additional Council Tax for Band D properties £44.93.
This is a precis of Council business; full minutes of all meetings can be found on the website when ratified.
Date of next meetings:
Full Council - Thursday 4th February 2021 at 7:30pm
The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 17th February at 7:30pm
The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority Meetings) Regulations 2020 now gives Local Councils the power to meet remotely during this COVID-19 pandemic and Upchurch Parish Council is now holding meetings virtually. Please check the website for details of the meetings.
All residents are welcome to view the meetings and there is a time for members of the public to comment, raise concerns or ask questions.
Please contact the Clerk, clerkupc@outlook.com to obtain login details for the meeting.
Tel: 01622 739324
Email: clerkupc@outlook.com
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
