WADHURST PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON Saturday
16 Dec 2006
Present : Clrs. Bell, Berger (Chairman), Mamlok, Kent, Standley, Ms. H Whatmore
Apologies for absence from Clr. Pickering
PLANNING APPLICATIONS CAN BE VIEWED here - but note the reference number before leaving this page!
WD/2006/3410/F Long Meadows, Tidebrook
Proposed detached garage to replace existing.
No objection.
WD/2006/3284/F Eilona, Lower High Street
Reconstruction and widening of access, increased height of new entrance gates.
Strongly object. The wing walls are built on land beyond the domestic curtilage
and therefore not within the applicant’s ownership. For this reason alone the
application should be refused. Further, the proposal is aesthetically unacceptable,
being vulgar and pretentious in the extreme, suburban in appearance and particularly
out of character on this approach road into a conservation village.
It is also pointed out that the south west elevation is inaccurate in that the
curve of the wing walls is shown as starting from the front of the wall instead
of some 900mm back
WD/2006/3366/O Pendoran, George Street, Sparrows Green.
Demolition of detached bungalow and garages and erection of two detached 5 bedroom
houses and garages.
No objection in principle for 2 houses but consider that the height of the dwellings is too high. If a fifth bedroom is required it should be contained within the roof space.
WD/2006/3349/F Land off Buckhurst Lane, Watergate Farm, Frant
To extend the vodaphone mast by 3 metres and relocate the existing vodaphone
equipment to accommodate the additional equipment from Orange PCS which will
comprise of 3 antennas to be located at 15 metres with the vodaphone antenn
as moving up to 18 metres. A 6 pack equipment cabinet will be located at ground
level on a shared concrete base
No objection. It is pointed out that the site is not off Buckhurst Lane
WD/2006/3222/F 7 Pell Close, Balaclava Lane
2 storey extension to provide living room and ground floor toilet, first floor
bedroom and en suite shower room. Entrance porch & demolition of existing
detached garage.
No objection.
WD/2006/3276/F Southlands Cottage, Newbury Lane, Cousley Wood
New double garage and storage area.
It is pointed out that the incorrect location plan was attached. No objection in principle but it is suspected that the location of the garage is beyond the residential curtilage and if so a change of use application would be necessary. It is also considered that a more sympathetic elevational treatment is required
WD/2006/3305/F Great Butts Farm Cottage, Cousley Wood
Alterations to roof at first floor level to side elevation - raised by 900mm
to provide room within.
No objection.
WD/2006/3164/F Walland Cottage, Brinkers Lane
Extension of existing detached workshop by the provision of a pitched roof to
provide a children’s playroom.
Amended plan - To show corrects points of compass in relation to labels on elevations.
Drg. No. o1C date stamped 23 November 2006
No objection
WD/2006/3195/F Buttons Farmhouse, Churchsettle Lane
Extensions and alterations.
No objection.
WD/2006/3224/F 34 Jonas Drive
Conservatory to side elevation.
No objection
WD/2006/3214/A Lloyds TSB, High Street
Signs 3 x 150mm letters & logo, 1 projector 600mm x 740mm.
Strongly object. The proposal is vulgar in the extreme and quite unsuitable in this conservation area and ruins the proportions of the timber fascia
WD/2006/3193/F High Drive, Jonas Lane
2 storey extension of full floor plan of existing single storey dwelling/
Clr. Mamlok declared a non prejudicial interest and did not take part in the
discussion.
In the absence of any elevations of the existing bungalow we are unable to express
a fully considered opinion It is noted of course that the habitable floor area
and volume would be increased by 100% which may conflict with the latest local
plan policy and also create a precedent
WD/06/3347/LDE Pygmy Farm, Churchsettle Land
Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use.
We are unable to confirm that the barn has been used as a dwelling for the
past 4 years. However it is pointed out that it is unlikely that the barn would
comply with Building Regulations applicable to a dwelling. If the Council are
minded to grant the certificate it is hoped that it would be subject to an agricultural
occupancy condition, upgrading of the building to comply with current Building
Regulations, and a ‘No permitted development’ clause. Further, no doubt the
Council will also check whether council tax has been paid over the last 10 years
and if not claim the appropriate amount for this period
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B S D Berger Chairman 16 December 2006