Dover Town Council

Mr J Woolford was also in attendance on behalf of the Dover Society and, with the permission of the Committee, spoke on all items.

Apologies were received from Councillor Mrs Philpott.

688. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor C Precious declared a personal interest in item 14, Aycliffe School as he is a Governor.


689. MINUTES

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 6th February 2008 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.


690. COMMITTEE BUDGET

The Committee considered the latest out-turn against the Committee’s 2007/08 budget.


691. PIPKIN

The Committee considered the PIPKIN Guidance document for 2009-2010 in accordance with minute no. 610.

RESOLVED: a) That the report prepared by Councillor Precious be sent to all Committee members with their copy of the council weekly bulletin.

b) That Councillor Precious, with the assistance of the Deputy Town Clerk, complete the website questionnaire and nominate Crabble junction as the Committee’s project.





692. KENT HIGHWAY SERVICES

The Committee noted Kent Highway Services’ information sheets “Improving Travelling in Kent” dated 3rd February 2008, 10th February 2008 and 17th February 2008.

The Committee noted Kent Highway Services’ Traffic Orders Public Notice dated 3rd February 2008.


693. A20 RESURFACING WORKS

The Committee noted various emails received from the A20 Action Group.


694. NAMING OF ACCESS ROAD

The Committee considered Dover District Council’s letter of 8th February 2008 regarding the naming of the access road to Samphire Hoe, Samphire Road.


695. KENT MINERALS DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

The Committee noted Kent County Council’s letter of 14th February 2008 regarding the withdrawal of submitted Kent Minerals Development Framework Submitted Development Plan Documents (DPDs) together with the Government Direction letter of 24th January 2008.


696. DETERMINED PLANNING CONSENTS

The Committee noted the decisions of Dover District Council on the following planning applications: -

Application No:
Decision

DOV/06/00776 Granted
DOV/07/00887 Refused (Dover District Council’s internet listing of 15th February 2008)
DOV/07/01221 Refused (Dover District Council’s internet listing of 25th January 2008)
DOV/07/01246 Granted
DOV/07/01285 Granted
DOV/07/01325 Granted
DOV/07/01399 Granted
DOV/07/01402 Refused (Dover District Council’s internet listing of 15th February 2008)
DOV/07/01411 Granted
DOV/07/01484 Granted
DOV/07/01495 Refused
DOV/07/01500 Granted
DOV/07/01504 Granted
DOV/07/01516 Granted
DOV/07/01517 Granted


697. APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING CONSENT*

The Committee noted the Town Clerk’s urgent decision no. UD07/08-078 made under Standing Order 67, taking account of the views of the Committee expressed at its meeting on 6th February 2008 as follows:-

Application No: DOV/07/00399
Proposal: Change of use of part of building to steel fabricators (Class B2) and erection of external flues and ducts.
Whitecliff House, Poulton Close, Dover. (TR 296:418)
Comments No objections.

Application No: DOV/08/00006
Proposal: Erection of single storey extensions to both 143 & 144.
143/144 Snargate Street, Dover. (TR 317:410)
Comments: No objections.

Application No: DOV/08/00024
Proposal: Change of use of existing dwelling into two 2 bedroom flats.
13 Templar Street, Dover. (TR 312:419)
Comments: No objections.

Application No: DOV/08/00031
Proposal: Display of externally illuminated fascia signs and two externally illuminated hanging signs.
Dovorian Restaurant, 1-3 Priory Place, Dover. (TR 317:415)
Comments: No objections.

Application No: DOV/08/00033
Proposal: Change of use (including external alterations) of existing dwelling into two maisonettes.
232 London Road, Dover. (TR 309:423)
Comments: No objections.

Application No: DOV/08/00060
Proposal: Change of use and conversion to two 1 bedroom flats.
Workshop, 1A Bunkers Hill, Dover. (TR 306:426)
Comments: The Committee objected to this application as they considered the property is not suitable as a multiple household dwelling, there are no amenities and there has been insufficient thought regarding parking provision and emergency egress.

Application No: DOV/08/00067
Proposal: Removal of Condition 4 of STD/91/37 to remove the existing restriction on hours of opening.
8-9 Church Street, Dover. (TR 319:414)
Comments No objections.

Application No: DOV/08/00081
Proposal: Internal alterations at first floor to create toilets.
Maison Dieu House, Biggin Street, Dover. (TR 316:417)
Comments: No Comment

The Committee considered applications for planning consent passed to the Council for consultation purposes.


RESOLVED: That the following observations be passed to the Dover District Council in relation to the applications now considered:


Application No: DOV/08/00046
Proposal: Erection of a single storey front porch (existing porch to be demolished).
Whitehall Cottage, Coombe Valley Road, Dover. (TR 303:421)
Comments: No Objections

Application No: DOV/08/00071
Proposal: Retrospective application for the erection of railings.
7-12 Granville Street, Dover. (TR 313:422)
Comments No Objections

Application No: DOV/08/00073
Proposal: Erection of 22 flats (8 one bedroom units and 14 two bedroom units) on upper floors, Use Classes A1 and A2 on ground floor and construction of vehicular access (existing building to be demolished) (details pursuant to DOV/04/1384)
149-156 Snargate Street, Dover. (TR 318:411)
Comments: Concerns : Cladding likely to show evidence of disrepair and dirt from road pollution more quickly than a brick faced building therefore some consideration should be made for regular cleaning/maintenance.

Application No: DOV/08/00108
Proposal: Renewal of planning permission DOV/06/1361 for the installation of an electricity generating wind turbine on the South West elevation.
77 Alfred Road, Dover. (TR 307:426)
Comments: No Objections

Application No: DOV/08/110
Proposal: Change of use to outdoor seating area and erection of awning.
Dovorian Reastaurant, 1-3 Priry Place, Dover. (TR 317:415)
Comments: No Objections

Application No: DOV/08/0122
Proposal: Retrospective application for the erection of shopfront and single storey rear extension.
19 Worthington Street, Dover. (TR 317:415)
Comments: Concerns: Disappointing that they were unaware that planning permission was not required, applying for such permission retrospectively jeopardises a sorely needed small business.

Application No: DOV/08/00128
Proposal: Erection of 2m pole and 1.8m satellite dish.
HMP Dover, The Citadel, Western Heights (TR 307:405)
Comments: No Objections

Application No: DOV/08/00131
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension.
Site Adjacent to 88 Durban Crescent, Dover. (TR 311:438)
Comments: No Objections

Application No: DOV/08/00131
Proposal: Installation of two surface mounted electric clocks to fascia of building.
Dover Grammar School for Boys, Astor Avenue, Dover (TR 303:416)
Comments: No Objections



698. WITHDRAWN PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The Committee noted Dover District Council’s decision to treat as withdrawn the following planning applications:-

Application No: DOV/07/00975
Proposal: Erection of residential building comprising of 7 two bedroom flats and 4 one bedroom flats and provision of associated parking (existing dwelling to be demolished)(Amended details).
12 Park Avenue, Dover. (TR 316:421)

Application No: DOV/07/00991
Proposal: Erection of 2 no. bedroom detached dwelling and construction of vehicular access.
341 Folkestone Road, Dover. (TR 304:409)

Application No: DOV/07/01083
Proposal: Change of use to restaurant/café (Use Class A3).
5 & 6 Cannon Street, Dover. (TR 319:414)


Application No:
DOV/07/01345
Proposal: Change of use and conversion to 2 maisonettes.
14 Albert Road, Dover. (TR 316:421)


699. KENT COUNTY COUNCIL DETERMINED PLANNING CONSENTS

The Committee noted the decisions of Kent County Council on the following planning applications: -

Application No:
Decision

DO/08/TEMP/00001 Granted


700. KENT COUNTY COUNCIL APPLICATONS FOR PLANNING CONSENT

The Committee considered applications for planning consent passed to the Council for consultation purposes.

RESOLVED: That the following observations be passed to the Kent County Council in relation to the applications now considered:

Application No: DO/08/TEMP/0002
Proposal Construction of a new single storey extension and internal remodelling to part of existing building for use as a community Children’s Centre, including formation of a new ramped/stepped access and enclosing fencing to form a designated play area to an existing playground.
Aycliffe Community Primary School, St David’s Avenue, Dover
Comments No Objections

Application No: DO/08/TEMP/0009
Proposal To provide additional fire exits.
Barton Junior School, Barton Road, Dover.
Comments No Objections

Application No: DO/08/TEMP/0011
Proposal Replacement of existing timber windows and doors to UPVC units to south façade of school building.
St Martins School, Markland Road, Dover.
Comments No Objections


701. TREE WORK IN CONSERVATION AREA

The Committee considered an application for planning consent passed to the Council for consultation purposes.

Application No:
TC/08/00018/TC
Proposal Works to one Lime tree.
9 Effingham Crescent, Dover.
Comments: No Objections


702. PLANNING INFORMATION DAY

The Committee considered attending the Kent Association of Local Councils’ Planning Information Day on 15th March 2008 at Lenham Community Centre.

RESOLVED: That Councillors N Rix, C Precious, Mrs V Philpott and Mrs S Amos attend the KALC planning day on 15th March at a cost of £220.00 plus VAT, the cost to be met from the Committee’s 2007/8 training budget provision.



703. VALIDATON OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The Committee considered Councillor N Rix’s oral report in accordance with Minute No. 619 regarding Dover District Council’s introduction of new standard electronic applications forms for all applications for permission or consent made under the Town and Country Planning Acts.

RESOLVED: That a letter be written to Dover District Council with Councillor Rix’s observations on the difficulties of using the new system.


704. SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT - DRAFT FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Committee noted an oral report from Councillor Mrs S Jones regarding Dover District Council’s document “Development Contributions – Supplementary Planning Document – Draft for Public Participation”.


705. LATE PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The Committee viewed 2 applications for planning consent and 1 Tree Work in Conservation Area received by the Town Council after the summons and agenda for the meeting had been issued. It was agreed that the Deputy Town Clerk should respond to Dover District Council under delegated powers in Standing Order 67 in consultation with the Committee Chairman. The views of the Committee were, however, as follows:-


Application No: DOV/08/00157
Proposal: Internal and External alterations associated with conversion of 2nd and 3rd floor maisonette to two 1 bedroom flats and erection of balcony to 2nd floor (front elevation).
9 East Cliffs, Dover (TR 327:415)
Comments: No objections.

Application No: DOV/08/00213
Proposal: Internal alterations to provide bedroom 38.
St Mary’s Convent, 8 Eastbrook Place Dover.
Comments: No objections.

Application No: TC/08/00025/6C
Proposal: Fell one Ash tree and works to one Sycamore.
291 London Road, Dover.
Comments: No objections.

DETERMINED PLANNING CONSENTS

The Committee noted the decisions of Dover District Council on the following planning applications: -

Application No:
Decision

DOV/07/01364 Granted

WITHDRAWN PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The Committee noted Dover District Council’s decision to treat as withdrawn the following planning applications:-

Application No: Proposal

DOV/08/00002 Erection of Building incorporating 4 flats, alterations to pedestrian access and erection of refuse store
Site adjoining 88 Barton Road, Dover (TR 314:424)










The meeting closed at 7.45 pm.













Councillor Mrs S J Jones