Notice Board

The latest list of applications received by the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts.

You may inspect a copy of any application on our online planning database or at the Sheppey Gateway, 38-42 High street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1NL, or Alexander Centre, 15 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NZ or Swale Borough Council, Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3HT.

You can make your comments online or by email to: planningcomments@midkent.gov.uk or in writing to MKIP Planning Support Service, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6JQ. Applications with the following suffix: ADJ, AGRIC, COUNTY, CPD, DEMO, SUB, TELNOT, TCA, NMAND, EIASCR or EIASCO are for information only. If an application is a householder application, in the event that an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of the expedited procedure under the written representations procedure, any representations will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representation.

Please be aware that any comments and your name and address will be placed on file, which will be available for public inspection and published in full on the Internet. We will not publish your signature, email address or phone number on our website. If you make any written comments we will notify you of the outcome of the application. We will not make a decision on any application referred to in this list before 21 days from the date when the application was registered as valid except for those with the following suffix: ADJ, AGRIC, COUNTY, CPD, DEMO, SUB, TELNOT, TCA, NMAND, EIASCR or EIASCO.

Application: 16/507285/ADJ	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 581952/162932	Ward: Outside All Boroughs Parish: Outside All Boroughs
Address: Matts Hill Farm Matts Hill Hartlip Kent Proposal: Adjoining Authority Consultation from Medway Council - Construction of two digester tanks and bund together with refurbishment of existing storage building to house generators and drying plant.
Applicant: Bio Waste Recovery Ltd Contact Address: C/O Medway Council Planning Service Civic Headquaters Gun Wharf Dock Road Chatham

Application: 16/507200/FULL	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 601573/161196	Ward: Abbey Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 73-74 Preston Street Faversham ME13 8PA Proposal: Change of use from A1 Retail and C3 residential to a Beauty Salon.
Applicant: Mrs Rebecca Nutt Contact Address: 11 Roselea Avenue Herne Bay CT6 5TH

Application: 16/507299/LBC	Officer: Heather Murton
Grid: 601563/161410	Ward: Abbey Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 7 Market Place Faversham Kent ME13 7AG Proposal: Listed Building Consent for 1 x Non Illuminated Fascia
Applicant: Mr Blyth Contact Address: C/O Blaze Signs Ltd 5 Patricia Way Pysons Road Broadstairs CT10 2XZ

Application: 16/507303/TCA	Officer: Sara Potter
Grid: 601818/161828	Ward: Abbey Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 3 Belvedere Close Faversham ME13 7GQ Proposal: Trees in Conservation Area application - 1no. Cherry Tree reduce crown by 2 metres all around.
Applicant: Treeworld Contact Address: F.A.O Dave Gurney 46 Station Road Teynham Sittingbourne ME9 9SQ

Application: 16/507169/FULL	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 606122/160030	Ward: Boughton And Courtenay Parish: Hernhill
Address: Mount Farm Oast Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9TY Proposal: Demolition of conservatory and timber framed shed. Partial demolition of timber framed store-room adjoining garage. Erection of a single storey front extension, single storey rear extension with roof lights and workshop adjoining garage

Applicant: Mr Martin Wood

Contact Address: C/O Tasmith Chartered Surveyors Maison Rouge Longmete Road Preston Canterbury Kent

Application: 16/507170/LBC	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 606122/160030	Ward: Boughton And Courtenay Parish: Hernhill
Address: Mount Farm Oast Staple Street Hernhill Kent ME13 9TY Proposal: Listed Building Consent for demolition of conservatory and timber framed shed. Partial demolition of timber framed store-room adjoining garage. Erection of a single storey front extension, single storey rear extension with roof lights and workshop adjoining garage
Applicant: Mr Martin Wood Contact Address: C/O Tasmith Chartered Surveyors Maison Rouge Longmete Road Preston Canterbury Kent

Application: 16/507316/FULL	Officer: Heather Murton
Grid: 606543/160745	Ward: Boughton And Courtenay Parish: Hernhill
Address: Coach House The Red Lion Church Hill Hernhill Kent ME13 9JR Proposal: Roof alterations to front elevation with insertion of dormer.
Applicant: Mr Michael White Contact Address: C/O Design And Build Services FAO: Mr S Latham 2 Colkins Cottages Clockhouse Boughton Faversham

Application: 16/506726/FULL	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 588443/161828	Ward: Borden And Grove Park Parish: Borden
Address: Windyridge Wrens Road Borden Kent ME9 8JD Proposal: Two storey extension to side and rear of dwelling
Applicant: Mr Peter Fresia Contact Address: C/O Mr John Liddiard 14 Wentworth Drive Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8UL

Application: 16/507130/FULL	Officer: Andrew Byrne
Grid: 594688/159092	Ward: East Downs Parish: Doddington
Address: Sharsted Lodge Sharsted Road Doddington Kent ME9 0JS Proposal: Detailed application for the use of the existing lawful structure which is laid out as two apartments, for the use as two holiday let units at the Annexe at Sharsted Lodge
Applicant: Mr A Connor Contact Address: C/O DHA Planning FAO: Mr John Collins Eclipse House Eclipse Park Sittingbourne Road Maidstone

Application: 16/507166/FULL	Officer: Miss Alice Reeves
Grid: 596347/156683	Ward: East Downs Parish: Eastling
Address: Porch House The Street Eastling Kent ME13 0AY Proposal: Installation of new window to front elevation and french doors to rear (proposal is reinstatement of existing openings)
Applicant: Mrs Gail Boucher Contact Address: C/O Mark Carter Design F.A.O Mr Mark Carter Design Studio Priestfield Stadium Redfern Avenue Gillingham

Application: 16/507167/LBC	Officer: Miss Alice Reeves
Grid: 596347/156683	Ward: East Downs Parish: Eastling
Address: Porch House The Street Eastling Kent ME13 0AY Proposal: Listed Building Consent for installation new window to front elevation and french doors to rear (proposal is reinstatement of existing openings)
Applicant: Mrs Gail Boucher Contact Address: C/O Mark Carter Design F.A.O Mr Mark Carter Design Studio Priestfield Stadium Redfern Avenue Gillingham

Application: 16/507295/FULL	Officer: Miss Alice Reeves
Grid: 598784/158549	Ward: East Downs Parish: Ospringe
Address: Sunnyholme Eastling Road Painters Forstal Kent ME13 0RT Proposal: Construction of master bedroom and en-suite in roof space with rear facing full height dormer and balcony.
Applicant: Mr Ben Hodges Contact Address: C/O PARASHOOT Architects 5 Westgate Terrace Whitstable CT5 1LB

Application: 16/506166/FULL	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 585897/164761	Ward: Hartlip, Newington And Upchurch Parish: Newington
Address: Newington Working Mens Club High Street Newington Kent ME9 7JL Proposal: Retrospective demolition of former Working Men's Club. Erection of 9 no. dwelling houses and 1 no. maisonette together with car ports for garaging.
Applicant: Mr Paul Giles Contact Address: C/O Mr Darren Stoneman 4 Chicago Avenue Gillingham Kent ME7 2DR

Application: 16/507132/FULL	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 589524/162966	Ward: Homewood Parish:

Address: 95 College Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1LH

Proposal: Demolition of detached garage, rear single storey WC and conservatory, and the erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension.

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Cakebread

Contact Address: C/O DAC Architects FAO: Rowland Scott 21 Stone Street Gravesend DA11 0NP

Application: 16/507181/FULL	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 589950/163794	Ward: Homewood Parish:
Address: 31 London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1NQ Proposal: Conversion of former Doctor Surgery to five flats with single storey side extension, two storey rear extension and insertion of dormer window. Five new build flats at the rear of the premises plus car parking provision and other associated works.
Applicant: Hollybank Property Services Management Ltd Contact Address: C/O Level Architecture 11 Darcy Court East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6AA

Application: 16/507246/FULL	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 590368/163692	Ward: Homewood Parish:
Address: Car Park Adjacent 2 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1DR Proposal: Demolition of existing stores and erection of ground floor office with 5 one bedroom apartments.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Quealy Contact Address: C/O Alpha Design Studio Limited FAO: Mr Tony Day 43 Park Road Sittingbourne ME10 1DY

Application: 16/507371/FULL	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 590255/163517	Ward: Homewood Parish:
Address: 88 William Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1HS Proposal: Two x 3 bedroom semi detached houses including front parking
Applicant: Mr Jonathan Butcher Contact Address: C/O Design Quarter UK Ltd. FAO: Mr N Mumby The Admirals Ofices The Historic Dockyard Chatham Sittingbourne

Application: 16/507112/ADV	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 588655/164866	Ward: Bobbing, Iwade And Lower Halstow Parish: Bobbing

Address: Petrol Filling Station Sheppey Way Bobbing Kent ME9 8PG

Proposal: Advertisement consent for 3 no. illuminated fascias, logo only - signs A, B, C. 12 no. non-illuminated wall mounted aluminium panels - signs D, E1, E2, E3, F, H, L, O, P, Q, R, S. 3no. non-illuminated post mounted aluminium panels - signs G, I, J. 2no. non-illuminated double sided post mounted aluminium panels - signs M, N. 5no. externally illuminated fascias, only logo, internally illuminated signs - T, U, V, W, X. 5no. non-illuminated suspended aluminium panels, signs - T1, U1, V1, W1, X2. 2no. internally illuminated totems. Signs - Y, Z

Applicant: Food Programme Delivery Orchid Group

Contact Address: C/O Futurama FAO. Mr Damian Hofman Olympia House Lockwood Court Middleton Grove Leeds

Application: 16/507231/FULL	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 589504/166061	Ward: Bobbing, Iwade And Lower Halstow Parish: Bobbing
Address: Howt Green Sheppey Way Bobbing Kent ME9 8QP Proposal: Retrospective application for extended period for temporary portable cabin for laundry use.
Applicant: A C Goatham & Son Contact Address: C/O Lambert & Foster 77 Commercial Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge TN12 6DS England

Application: 16/505683/FULL	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 594460/173297	Ward: Minster Cliffs Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: 78 Scrapsgate Road Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 2DJ Proposal: Proposed extension to existing horse arena.
Applicant: Miss Alison Aldridge Contact Address: 78 Scrapsgate Road Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 2DJ

Application: 16/507314/SUB	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 595554/173571	Ward: Minster Cliffs Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: 47 Lynmouth Drive Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 2HT Proposal: Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4: Details of Weatherboarding (original application ref: 16/503958/FULL).
Applicant: Mrs Joanne Purchase Contact Address: 47 Lynmouth Drive Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 2HT

Application: 16/507083/FULL	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 590774/164596	Ward: Milton Regis Parish:

Address: Unit 14 Craft Marsh Trading Estate Gas Road Milton Regis Sittingbourne

Proposal: Retrospective application for erection of a two storey modular office accommodation for use in connection with the existing fabrication workshops on site and the general administration of McNealy Brown's business activities. (Specialist Steelwork Fabricators Architectural Metalworkers Design & Installation Engineers).

Applicant: McNealy Brown Ltd

Contact Address: C/O Kent Design Partnership FAO: Mr John Harris Grove Dairy Farm Business Centre Bobbing Hill Bobbing Sittingbourne

Application: 16/507289/FULL	Officer: Graham Thomas
Grid: 592372/163404	Ward: Murston Parish:
Address: Lansdowne County Primary School Gladstone Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3BH Proposal: New dual use netball court/drop-off area; access from land to the east and new footway between Gladstone Drive and land to the east of the school (Stones Farm development).
Applicant: G H Dean & Company Limited Contact Address: C/O Paul Sharpe Associates LLP 24 Beech Lea Blunsdon Swindon SN26 7DE

Application: 16/507356/DMORIC	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 591326/164059	Ward: Murston Parish:
Address: Unit 3 And 4 West Lane Trading Estate West Lane Eurolink Sittingbourne Proposal: Prior notification for demolition of Unit 3 and 4.
Applicant: Constantia Sittinbourne Limited Contact Address: Eurolink Commercial Park Bonham Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3RY

Application: 16/506893/FULL	Officer: Sara Potter
Grid: 593043/172868	Ward: Queenborough And Halfway Parish:
Address: 30 Queenborough Road Halfway Kent ME12 3BZ Proposal: Part demolition of rear kitchen. Erection of a single storey rear extension with pitched roof.
Applicant: Mr Scott Harris Contact Address: C/O Deva Design FAO: Mr Dave Chamberlain Dunelm Oak Lane Minster-on- sea Kent

Application: 16/507271/SUB	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 591888/171584	Ward: Queenborough And Halfway Parish: Queenborough

Address: Plot 1A Neatscourt Marshes Brielle Way Queenborough Kent

Proposal: Submission of Details Pursuant to Condition 3 - Archaeology, Condition 4 - Ground Excavation, Condition 5 - Biodiversity, Condition 8 - Surface Water Drainage, Condition 10 - Dust Suppression, Condition 11 - Parking and Condition 20 - Hard and Soft Landscaping of planning permission 16/505901/FULL

Applicant: Mr Giles Haywood

Contact Address: C/O Mr Paul Galgey Planning Potential Ltd. Magdalen House 148 Tooley Street London SE1 2TU

Application: 16/507378/NMAMD	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 592266/171219	Ward: Queenborough And Halfway Parish: Queenborough
Address: Neatscourt Marshes Brielle Way Queenborough Kent ME12 3RH Proposal: Non-Material amendment to increase the number of car parking spaces from 325 to 445, provide additonal internal accommodation (within the approved footprint of the Temperature Controlled Area); creation of a new pedestrian entrance and external canopy, and relocate the plant room to the rear of the Temperature Controlled Area.
Applicant: Aldi Stores Limited Contact Address: C/O Mr Phillip Grant HOW Planning 40 Peter Street Manchester M2 5GP

Application: 16/507304/SUB	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 592266/171219	Ward: Queenborough And Halfway Parish: Queenborough
Address: Neatscourt Marshes Brielle Way Queenborough Kent ME12 3RH Proposal: Submission of Details to re-discharge Condition 19 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) subject to 14/506802/FULL
Applicant: Aldi Stores Limited Contact Address: C/O Mr Philip Grant 40 Peter Street MANCHESTER M2 5GP

Application: 16/506890/FULL	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 591579/163457	Ward: Roman Parish:
Address: Flat 2 (Ground Floor) 21 Canterbury Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4SG Proposal: Replace front window with bay window, removal of redundant doorway.
Applicant: Mr Michael Gallacher Contact Address: Manor Farm Lincoln Road Baumber LN9 5NT

Application: 16/507173/FULL	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 601248/161472	Ward: St. Ann's Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 78 West Street Faversham Kent ME13 7JQ Proposal: Replacement rear garden room extension with internal and external alterations

Applicant: Mr Michael Hoey

Contact Address: C/O Nicholas Hobbs Associates Royal William House 57 St. Mary's Road Faversham ME13 8SF

Application: 16/507174/LBC	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 601248/161472	Ward: St. Ann's Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 78 West Street Faversham Kent ME13 7JQ Proposal: Listed building consent - replacement rear garden room extension with internal and external alterations
Applicant: Mr Michael Hoey Contact Address: C/O Nicholas Hobbs Associates Royal William House 57 St. Mary's Road Faversham Kent ME13 8SF

Application: 16/507030/FULL	Officer: Martin Evans
Grid: 593300/171270	Ward: Sheppey Central Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: Wallend Farm Lower Road Minster-on-sea Kent Proposal: Replacement of fire damaged western building with alterations to its external appearance to include an increase in ridge height to 14.5m. Minor widening and realignment of access track to Swale Way. Realignment of existing bund with additional landscaping.
Applicant: S W Attwood And Partners Contact Address: C/O Paul Sharpe Associates LLP 24 Beech Lea Blunsdon Swindon SN26 7DE

Application: 16/507149/FULL	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 594236/172701	Ward: Sheppey Central Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: 214 Minster Road Minster-on-sea Kent ME12 3LL Proposal: Front, side and rear extension, loft conversion with dormer window and velux windows.
Applicant: Miss D Ansah Contact Address: C/O Julian Mann 9 Preston Lane Faversham Kent ME13 8LF

Application: 16/507307/FULL	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 593864/167981	Ward: Sheppey Central Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: Barn At Kingshill Farm Kingshill Farm Track Minster-on-sea Kent Proposal: Kitchen, WC and lobby extension to barn, internal glazed doors/screen behind main barn doors, installation of cast iron gutters and downpipe.
Applicant: ECT (Conservation) Ltd Contact Address: C/O Tim Ellis Conservation Architect Parsonage House The Street Smarden Nr Ashford Kent

Application: 16/507308/LBC	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 593864/167981	Ward: Sheppey Central Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: Barn At Kingshill Farm Kingshill Farm Track Minster-on-sea Kent Proposal: Listed Building Consent for kitchen, WC and lobby extension to barn, internal glazed doors/screen behind main barn doors, installation of cast iron gutters and downpipe.
Applicant: ECT (Conservation) Ltd Contact Address: C/O Tim Ellis Conservation Architect Parsonage House The Street Smarden Nr Ashford Kent

Application: 16/507300/SUB	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 594888/171794	Ward: Sheppey Central Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: Sunny View Scocles Road Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3RU Proposal: Submission of Details to discharge Conditions 15 and 16 ( remidiation and verification reports) subject to SW/12/0731.
Applicant: Mr Robin Underhill Contact Address: Orchard House, Westerhill Road Coxheath Maidstone Kent ME17 4DH

Application: 16/507301/SUB	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 594888/171794	Ward: Sheppey Central Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: Sunny View Scocles Road Minster-On-Sea Kent ME12 3RU Proposal: Submission of Details to discharge Condition 20 (Traffic calming measures) subject to SW/12/0731.
Applicant: Mr Robin Underhill Contact Address: Orchard House, Westerhill Road Coxheath Maidstone Kent ME17 4DH

Application: 16/507201/FULL	Officer: Paul Gregory
Grid: 598504/170148	Ward: Sheppey East Parish: Eastchurch
Address: Land Adjacent To 3 & 6 Brabazon Road Eastchurch Kent ME12 4DY Proposal: Erection of pair of semi-detached houses.
Applicant: Mr Hamdy Shahein Contact Address: C/O David Andrews Chartered Surveyor FAO: Mr D Andrews Scarthoe Market Street Knighton LD7 1EY

Application: 16/507099/FULL	Officer: Sara Potter
Grid: 594382/160627	Ward: Teynham And Lynsted Parish: Lynsted With Kingsdown
Address: Five Oaks 5 The Vallance Lynsted Kent ME9 0RP Proposal: Erection of rear single storey extension

Applicant: Mr And Mrs Searle

Contact Address: Five Oaks 5 The Vallance Lynsted Kent ME9 0RP

Application: 16/507054/FULL	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 594337/161143	Ward: Teynham And Lynsted Parish: Lynsted With Kingsdown
Address: Berkeley House Lynsted Lane Lynsted Kent ME9 0RL Proposal: Erection of single storey residential unit comprising of 4 one bed assisted living units.
Applicant: The Regard Partnership Contact Address: C/O Innerdale Hudson Architects 25 Lushington Road Eastbourne BN21 4LG

Application: 16/507115/FULL	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 594900/161904	Ward: Teynham And Lynsted Parish: Lynsted With Kingsdown
Address: The Malt House Lynsted Lane Lynsted Kent ME9 9RB Proposal: Amended rear lean-to extension of the annexe building
Applicant: Ms A Connor Contact Address: C/O DHA Planning Eclipse House Eclipse Park Sittingbourne Road Maidstone Kent

Application: 16/507116/LBC	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 594900/161904	Ward: Teynham And Lynsted Parish: Lynsted With Kingsdown
Address: The Malt House Lynsted Lane Lynsted Kent ME9 9RB Proposal: Listed Building Consent for amended rear lean-to extension of the annexe building
Applicant: Ms A Connor Contact Address: C/O DHA Planning Eclipse House Eclipse Park Sittingbourne Road Maidstone Kent

Application: 16/507241/ADV	Officer: Tracy Day
Grid: 602361/160308	Ward: Watling Parish: Faversham Town
Address: The Gunpowder Mill Canterbury Road Faversham Kent ME13 8LX Proposal: Advertisement Consent for 4 x externally illuminated individual letters, 2 x externally illuminated Marstons Logos, 1 x internally illuminated post sign and double sided panels, 2 x externally illuminated double sided twin post signs
Applicant: Marston' Plc Contact Address: C/O Sign Specialists Ltd 19 Oxleasow Road East Moons Moat Redditch B98 0RE

Application: 16/507135/FULL

Officer: Andrew Byrne

Grid: 587531/160259	Ward: West Downs Parish: Bredgar
Address: Silver Street Barn Silver Street Bredgar Kent ME9 8ES Proposal: Demolition of the existing stable block, which is to be rebuilt with an extension and a lower ground floor, and the erection of a single storey link extension between the stable block and the dwelling.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Burden Contact Address: C/O Alexander Harris FAO: Mr Paddy Miller Suit 2 Ground Floor North Wing Turk Ashford Road Maidstone ME14 5PP

Application: 16/507136/LBC	Officer: Andrew Byrne
Grid: 587531/160259	Ward: West Downs Parish: Bredgar
Address: Silver Street Barn Silver Street Bredgar Kent ME9 8ES Proposal: Listed Building Consent for the demolition of the existing stable block, which is to be rebuilt with an extension and a lower ground floor, and the erection of a single storey link extension between the stable block and the dwelling.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Burden Contact Address: C/O Alexander Harris FAO: Mr Paddy Miller Suit 2 Ground Floor North Wing Turk Ashford Road Maidstone ME14 5PP

Application: 16/507320/LBC	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 589327/161710	Ward: West Downs Parish: Tunstall
Address: The Oast Tunstall Road Tunstall Kent ME9 8DX Proposal: Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 6 front casement windows using historic leaded lights.
Applicant: Miss Marylyn Atkins Contact Address: C/O B W May & Son FAO: Mr Marc Stelfox Cambray Works Stickfast Lane Bobbing Sittingbourne

Application: 16/507270/FULL	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 600917/161823	Ward: Priory Parish: Faversham Town
Address: Land South East Of 1-3 Wells Way Faversham Kent Proposal: 2 bedroomed bungalow with parking spaces
Applicant: Mr Billy McQuiod Contact Address: C/O Taylor Roberts Limited 2 Dane John Watling Street Canterbury CT1 2QU

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The monthly meeting of the Parish Council took place on Thursday 6th October 2016 in the Village Hall.

Present: Cllr Tyrone Ripley (Chair), Cllr John Arnold (Vice Chair), Cllr Alan Horton, Cllr Stephen Hunt, Cllr Gerry Lewin, Cllr Peter Masson, Cllr Louis Newbery, Cllr Gary Rosewell, and Mrs Wendy Licence (Clerk).

Also present were County Councillor Mike Baldock and seven members of the public.

Co-option of Councillor

Mr Louis Newbery was co-opted as Councillor.

Public Time

Concern was raised about shredded paper in The Paddock, the incident has been reported to the PCSO and the culprit is known.

The Council also heard that the construction work at the garage is causing residents in Croziers Court problems. Cllr Lewin will ask Swale Borough Council to write to the developers.

A resident raised concern about the retrospective application for use of a static caravan for toilet block and tack room at Little Gore Wood, as the mobile home is being advertised for residential use. Councillors advised that information should be given to Swale Borough Council.

It was pointed out that the caravans in Spade Lane were used by one family now there are eight families.

A resident expressed concern that there have been bonfires at the allotments which have been a problem for residents in Croziers Court.

Church Footpath

The Parochial Church Council has requested a meeting with the Parish Council to discuss laying a footpath through to the Village Hall Car Park. The Parish Council will seek views from the Village Hall committee.

Planning

i) Ref: 16/506168/FULL

Address: Ham Green Farm Poot Lane Upchurch Kent

Proposal: Winter storage of portable cabin style units for the use of seasonal temporary employees to provide accommodation and facilities for the production and picking of fruit.

Councillors considered the application and had no comments to make but views of neighbours must be taken into account.

ii. Ref: 16/506986/FULL

Address: 116 Oak Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7AY

Proposal: Demolition of no. 116 Oak Lane and construction of 2 no. three bedroom houses and 1 no. four bedroom with associated garages and parking.

This application is a revision of a previous one and deals with many of the fundamental objections. The application has sought to resolve access onto Oak Lane and also parking. There are concerns about an extra entrance/ access onto Oak Lane.

The Parish Council will express reservations about access and egress onto Oak Lane.

iii. Ref: 16/504184/FULL

Address: Little Gore Wood Holywell Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7HP

Proposal: Retrospective application for use of a static caravan for toilet block and tack room for two livery yards

Councillors were concerned to have been informed by a resident the caravan is being advertised for residential use. The proposal impacts on the rural scene and that a 30ft caravan was not fit for purpose as a tack room and toilet especially as it was not near the stables. It is not an appropriate structure for a tack room and would not be secure to store high value equestrian tack. The drainage was not adequate and a toilet should be purpose built.

Councillors agreed to object to the application.

iv. Ref: 16/506942/FULL

Address: Land at Spade Lane, Hartlip ME9.7TT

Proposal: Proposed private traveller site comprising 8 pitches, each with a mobile home, touring caravan and utility room together with access road

Although the application is not in the parish the Council can comment on it. The site had been refused permission previously when there were less pitches because of landscaping and the impact on the area. The owners have moved onto the site even though SBC had issued a stop notice. The owners were find and the matter went to the High Court where the judge suspended the injunction to allow the owner to submit a planning application, if the application fails the SBC still has a valid injunction.

Councillors considered the application and agreed to object to the proposals.

v. Ref: 16/507061/PNQCLA

Address: Agricultural Buildings at Holywell Farm Holywell Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7HN

For its prior approval to:

- Transport and Highways impacts of the development.

- Contamination risks on the site.

- Flooding risks on the site.

- Noise impacts of the development.

- Whether the location or siting of the building makes it otherwise impractical or undesirable for the use of the building to change as proposed.

- Design and external appearance impacts on the building.

This application is a resubmitted amended application, due to the first being withdrawn, Councillors heard that Agricultural Building Policy is a presumption in favour of development.

vi. To receive an update on planning matters

16/506649/FULL

The Three Sisters Otterham Quay Lane Upchurch Kent ME8 8QR

Retrospective application for two storey extension

Councillors considered the application and had no comments to make but views of neighbours must be taken into account.

Committees

The next meeting of the General Purposes Committee will be on 26 October and 16 November at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Committee room.

Amenities

i) Bus Shelter

Work to install the bus shelter will start at the end of the month, possibly in the next two weeks.

ii) Defibrillator

The landlord of The Three Sisters has agreed for the defibrillator to be sited on the outside wall. Maintenance will be the responsibility of the Parish Council.

Allotments

i) Allotment rent review

The allotment fees and regulations will be reviewed and the Finance Committee need to consider the budget for the allotments. The grass needs to be cut and more allotments could be made if the area was cleared. Allotment holders pay a small rent and there are people outside the parish who have allotments. The allotments need to be cost neutral to the Parish Council. The matter will be taken forward for decision.

ii) Allocation of plots

Councillors heard that someone has put a car parking space in the allotments without permission and has encroached on an allotment. The General Purposes Committee will consider what actions will be taken.

Paddock and Recreation Ground

i) The Paddock Project

There had been a meeting with the Paddock Project group to discuss their proposals, two picnic tables have been requested and prices will be obtained.

The fence in the paddock opposite Church Farm Road, where the tree has recently been removed, is broken and needs repairing. Quotations will be obtained for the work.

Anti-Social Behaviour

A Section 59 Notice had been issued to a lad on a trials bike riding through the village. The PCSO has asked for reports of nuisance bikers to be reported to him. Residents are advised to report all incidents to the Police on 101.

Date of next meeting Thursday 3rd November 7:30pm at Upchurch Village Hall.

Wendy Licence

Clerk to the Parish Council

Tel: 01634 363906
Email: clerk@upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk