Minutes of Wadhurst Parish Council’s
Planning Committee
Meeting held at Carillon
Cottage on Saturday 30 Jan 2010
Present: Cllrs. Bell, Berger (Chairman) Kent, Mamlok Mrs A
Monaghan and Standley
Apologies for absence from Cllr. Ms H Whatmore
Also present for part of the time Cllr Price and three members of the public
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The committee's comments made on 23/12/09 and 9/01/10 on previous applications were ratified
WD/2009/2722/FR Visitors' Centre, Bewl Water Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst
Various external physical alterations to Visitors' Centre including the creation
of new terrace and decking area, paths, tensile covered structures, new doors,
associated landscaping and minor internal works.
Cllr Kent declared a prejudicial interest and withdrew and returned at 10.00 am.
In addition to our comments to application WD/2009/2056/FR please note that we are concerned that noise transmission should be adequately controlled by if necessary the introduction of lobbies at appropriate doorways and possibly double glazing. In addition it is suggested that if Wealden District Council is minded to approve the application it should be subject to review after 12 months.
WD/2010/0002/F Tunnel House, Durgates
Proposal for erection of five dwellings, 2 No. one bed flats and three No.
two bed maisonettes
We strongly object on account of excessive bulk, height, elevational treatment, unsatisfactory access and egress, together with impractical car parking arrangements, including that for visitors and the loss of off road parking for workers in Tunnel House. In addition the proposal would appear to conflict with the requirements of HG4 of the Wealden non statutory plan and the SE plan.
WD/2009/2694/F Lakefield House, Riseden Road
Proposed extension over existing flat roof.
No objection.
WD/2009/2663/F Briar Western Road, Sparrows Green
Two single storey side extensions
No objection.
WD/2010/0143/FE Clearview, Land south of Mayfield Lane
Extension of time of WD/2004/2066/F for the construction of a large house,
detached triple garage, stable block with storage and a winter feed barn
and rear access road.
As the Planning History indicated that an application as described above was approved last year we see no reason for an extension of time.
WD/2010/0134/F Orchard Cottage, Snape Lane
Amendments to previously approved application WD/07/2955/F to create annexe
living accommodation above garages.
No objection.
WD/2010/0095/F Lucks Farm, Cousley Wood
Proposed replacement of existing single storey extension to provide study and
toilet together with increase in size of the drawing.
No objection.
WD/2010/0039/F The Shrubbery, Cousley Wood Road, Pell Green
New attached single garage and extension.
No objection.
WD/2009/2599/F 21 Western Road, Sparrows Green
Demolition of ground floor kitchen and attached outbuilding, erection of a
single storey rear extension to provide a new kitchen.
Amended plans - Showing extension set along boundary line and not across boundary
line. Drawing Nos 0919-d-101A, 2300B & 400B date stamped 8/1/10
No objection.
WD/2010/0007/F Pennybridge Farm, Beech Hill
Conversion of part of existing agricultural building to form single work/live
unit
We strongly object to what in effect is a separate dwelling with domestic curtilage on agricultural land without an agricultural occupancy condition.
WD/2010/0043/F Soltane, Mount Camphill Community, Faircrouch Lane
Extensions to existing dwelling to provide 2 additional bedrooms and 1 bathroom
and 1 additional living room & entrance lobby.
We support this application.
WD/2009/2564/F 4 St. Georges Cottages, Brinkers Lane
Erection of a single storey side extension, new porch, (replacing existing)
dormer window to front, dormer window to rear, new French windows and back
door to rear.
No objection providing the materials match the existing.
WD/2009/2685/MAJ Southfields, Southview Road
Demolition of existing offices, garage workshop and lock up garages and erection
of new part one, part two storey offices, ancillary car parking, cycle storage,
access road, refuse store and vehicle turning facility.
No objection.
WD/2010/0119//LDE Olives Cottage, Churchsettle lane
Storage of vehicles and associated parts
We regret that we are unable to provide any evidence of the history of
this site although the documentation submitted would appear to be sufficient
to confirm its established use.
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Planning Approval and Appeal Decision documents received from Wealden District Council
WD/2009/2239/F Bartley Mill oast, Bells Yew Green. Open
sand school
WD/2009/2262/FR & 2263/LBR
New House farm, Tidebrook. Retrospective application for porch
extension
WD/2009/2310/LB & 2309/F Hillside Cottage, High Street Extension
to house, convert attic into 2 bedrooms & bathroom
WD/2009/2242/F Wylens, Southview Road, Sparrows Green. Two
storey extension
WD/2009/2251/F 5 the Marlpits, Durgates. First floor extension
WD/2009/2148/F Greenways, Jonas lane. 1/2 storey extension & replacement
conservatory
WD/2009/2337/F 3 Beechland Cottages, Best Beech. Garage
Appeal Ref. APP/C1435/A/09//2110922 Moseham Cottage, Moseham Hill. Appeal
dismissed
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B S D Berger Chairman 30th January 2010