8 January 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Mrs Oxtoby (chairman), Abraham, Burchell, Mrs Burns, Coates, Mrs Cole, Glander, Graeme, Ramsay, Sewell, Vesey
Apologies - Cllrs Alford, Coates
2. Interests
None were declared
3. Minutes of meeting of 8 December 2014
Were agreed without amendment.
4. Adjournment
Boundary Review - Cllr Oxtoby asked Cllr Brazier about the Kent County Council boundary review. He replied that although the number of electors per councillor had risen from 14,000 to 17,000 since the last review in 1997, it is proposed that the number of councillors will fall from 84 to 81. Sevenoaks area may lose one councillor and Mrs Coles seat in Dartford may become safer for the Conservatives. Parties look for their own advantage in reviews.
Village Design Statement - Dr Cramp raised concerns that Sevenoaks council did not mention that they had considered the Village Design Statement in recent planning decisions. Cllr Ramsay confirmed that it should be a supplementary planning document. Dr Cramp also raised concerns about local history material if the library service is outsourced.
Hoselands Hill Bench - Mr Mayer asked if there had been any progress on this as it had been going on for years now. Mrs Oxtoby said they weren't sure who owned it.
Ash Road Parking - Cllr Ramsay said one of the bollards at the Post Office has been knocked down. Cllr Brazier said he would look into it.
5. Amenities and Open Spaces
The meeting of 11 December discussed the following:
(a) Football - painting of the goalposts suggested in the October report will be delayed until the spring.
(b) Manor Field and Pavilion - quotations to be invited for redecoration of the hall and for the water heater in the showers, also for fertiliser, herbicide and sulphate of iron treatment of the ground. They have had to make an additional grass cut at a cost of £50.
(c) Gorse Wood - North West Countryside Partnership volunteers to attend on 1st and 8th April to undertake works.
6. Finance
The meeting of 17 December discussed the following:
(a) Financial Procedures - following Cllr Vesey's review, the council agreed 10-0 to change bank account to an internet one run by Unity Bank. Some questions were asked about signatories (replaced by access codes, number of "signatories" depends on level of payment) and cash (can still be paid in at the Post Office). They also agreed to set up a risk register.
(b) Potential liabilities - councillors were advised there were outstanding issues relating to the parish office lease and rent, and also pension liabilities if the council left the Local Government Pension Scheme.
(c) Precept - council budget to increase in 2015/16 from £130,500 to £131,652, but because the council tax base on which the precept is calculated has increased, the band D council tax will remain at £53.14.
(d) Round Ash Preschool - they have asked the council for a grant to replace a "dilapidated" portacabin. Council in favour of a grant but not yet. Cllr Vesey said it was a worthy cause but they have no business case drafted yet. She said they required £75,000. Cllr Oxtoby thanked Cllr Vesey for her work so far.
7. Planning
See planning pages.
8. Payments
Payments for January of £12,030 were agreed.
9 February 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Mrs Oxtoby (chairman), Abraham, Burchell (arr 7.40), Mrs Burns, Mrs Cole (arr 7.35), Glander, Ramsay, Sewell, Vesey; Cllr Brazier (KCC), 5 members of the public.
Apologies - Cllrs Alford, Coates, Graeme, Horwood
2. Interests
None were declared
3. Minutes of meeting of 12 January 2015
Were agreed without amendment.
4. Adjournment
(a) Sevenoaks Council - Cllr Ramsay said that they had managed a small surplus thanks to asset sales. They have bought a working men's club in Swanley, where they hope to use with other land they own there to build flats and shops.
5. Finance
The meeting of 21 January discussed the following:
(a) Financial regulations - the council approved new regulations. These were based on the draft from the National Association of Local Councils, but the council deleted the following provisions: (i) for committees to submit 3 year forward planning of revenues and payments; (ii) for the council not to delegate decisions on large expenditure if it is within the committee's budget; (iii) for the clerk to report on why significant variances have occurred in the budget; (iv) provisions about corporate credit cards; (v) for a copy of bank statement to be sent to the chairman as well as the clerk.
(b) Reserves Policy - they agreed a new reserves policy: Earmarked reserves for specific projects will be administered by the relevant committee and the clerk will report on each year. As for unrestricted "general reserves" they agreed that a "prudent level of general reserves to be no more than 6 months or 50% of its annual expenditure", minimum to be enough to pay staff for 3 months.
6. General Purposes
The meeting of 19 November 2014 discussed the following:
(a) Parish Office Lease - Kent County Council want an increase in rent to £2,450 pa backdated to 2011. Council to refer matter to their solicitord.
(b) Photocopier - the contract with Kent County Supplies is due for renewal. They are happy with the current service so they agreed 9-0 to enter into new 5 year contract at £179.15 per quarter with a per copy cost of 0.37p per black and white copy and 3.4p per colour copy.
(c) Newsletter - they decided to carry on printing it in colour and to ask residents if they would like pdf copies in future.
(d) Buses - following correspondence the council are campaigning for a bus stop in Woodland Avenue.
(e) Highways - council supports Wingham Council's suggestion for parish councils to be statutory consultees on vehicle operator licence applications.
(f) Youth - the council agreed to spend £1,994 with Playspace to offer 30 x weekly youth sessions from April to October at Woodland Avenue. CXK are providing sessions at Woodland Avenue on Tuesdays from 3.30pm to 6pm. In the winter this was relocated to the WI Hall but this was not popular. The Social Club was more popular in the past, but they are not keen on hosting again. Sevenoaks have offered to host 2 family fun days in July and August at Woodland Avenue.
(g) Agendas - council agreed unanimously to continue sending them on paper and not electronically.
(h) Local Council Award Scheme - they postponed decision on whether to apply for this, some councillors thought it was a load of work for nothing.
7. Planning
See planning pages.
8. Phone Mast at Chapelwood Enterprises
The council has received notification that Vodafone and Telfonica UK Limited want to create a single network grid, which will involve upgrading the Hartley mast so that it can provide 4G coverage. The council decided they were in favour and would raise no objections.
9. Volunteer litter picking in Gorse Wood
Someone has volunteered to do occasional litter picking in Gorse Wood, the clerk reported on the insurance and health and safety requirements.
10. Payments
Payments for February of £7,039 were agreed.
9 March 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Mrs Oxtoby (chairman), Abraham, Alford, Burchell, Mrs Burns, Glander, Graeme, Sewell, Vesey; Cllr Brazier (KCC), 7 members of the public.
Apologies - Cllrs Coates, Mrs Cole, Ramsay
2. Interests
None were declared
3. Minutes of meeting of 9 February 2015
Were agreed without amendment.
4. Adjournment
(a) Sevenoaks Council - Cllr Abraham said the precept would rise 1.99% next year. The Commonwealth flag flew over the council buildings for Commonwealth Day.
5. Amenities and Open Spaces
The meeting of 12 February discussed the following:
(a) Manor Field - cricket fees for 2015 to rise by £50 to £1,070. The cricket club reminded the council of the problems of hot water in the showers. They had also received a request for a wedding party to use the car park while they went to a reception in London. Full council reversed 5-4 the recommendation of the committee to accept this. Mrs Vesey said she had voted against this in committee because of the risk of disturbance to local residents if people turn up late at night Cllr Alford agreed but said alternative of parking on the roadside was worse.
(b) Manor Field Pavilion - (i) Boiler - the council had been told that the problem of lack of hot water was caused by a faulty auto-ignition (cost £600), another contractor said there was a problem with carbon build up (cost £2,400). They agreed to fix the auto-ignition only. (ii) Unpaid hire costs - having spent £35 in court fees to collect a £56 debt and got nowhere, the council agreed to write the debt off. Cllr Alford said it was throwing good money after bad. (iii) Internal Redecoration - they had received 4 quotes from £690 to £2,519. They went with the cheapest.
(c) Trees - (i) They decided to spend up to £200 on a World War 1 commemorative cherry tree to be planted at Manor Field near Foxborough Wood. (ii) Risk assessments on the trees on council owned land is done every 18 months and the next one will be summer 2015. (iii) A hornbeam on Rectory Meadow leaning at an angle of 45 degrees has been felled at a cost of £300, the contractor recommended work on 3 more trees which they agreed to.
(d)Noticeboards - a new alumnium sign will cost £166, so they decide on a phased replacement, beginning with Billings Hill Shaw.
(e) Allotments - council agreed 9-0 to begin proceedings to evict owner of plot 38 for non payment of £12.95 rent.
6. Finance
The meeting of 25 February 2015 discussed the following
(a) Policy documents - they reviewed a number of policy documents: Internal Audit effectiveness, risk management, financial risk assessment, internal control statement, list of subscriptions and assets register.
(b) Insurance - they agreed the insurance schedule. Cllr Abraham said the quote was £234.23 pa with an excess of £250. They discussed whether they needed to add anything for the new play equipment at Woodland Avenue.
(c) Pension Liabilities - they discussed a potential liability arising from the Kent Pension Fund. They did not make provision for any liabilities because their national association said they shouldn't use current taxation to fund future liabilities.
7. Planning
See planning pages.
8. Northfield
(a) Payments - of about £1,700 were approved including £1,021 for grass cutting, £153 for dog bin emptying from July to December and £215 for a new dog bin, £72 for data back up and £220 for 3 months of visual inspections.
(b) Maintenance - work to begin on pedestrian access and tree work in New House Shaw.
(c) Horse Riding - to open again at end of March. Mounting blocks to be erected at Church Road entrance.
9. Library Consultation
They discussed how to reply to Kent County Council's proposal to get a charitable trust to run the library service. Cllr Alford was against the idea of a trust but many others said it was inevitable believing a decision had already been taken. Cllr Vesey thought it might have a stabilising effect. Cllr Sewell said it was inevitable some libraries will close. He pointed out the library service has to change and that no-one would design it like it is if they were starting now. He thought New Ash Green library was unlikely to close after they had spent money on doing it up. There was general concern about the lack of detail in the consultation document.
10. Hartley Community Group
They had asked the council for help to run a fun day. Cllrs Oxtoby, Alford, Burns and Sewell all spoke against. Cllr Alford said they "weren't a strong group".
11. Payments
Payments for March of £10,116 were agreed.
Meeting closed at 8.02pm
13 April 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Mrs Oxtoby (chairman), Abraham, Alford, Burchell, Mrs Burns, Glander, Graeme, Ramsay, Sewell, Vesey; Cllr Brazier (KCC), 3 members of the public.
Apologies - Cllr Mrs Cole
2. Interests
None were declared
3. Minutes of meeting of 9 March 2015
Were agreed without amendment.
4. Adjournment
(a) Election 2015 - Mrs Oxtoby thanked the retiring councillors Coates, Glander and Horwood.
(b) Kent County Council - (i) Cllr Brazier said the council has started a new road repair programme costing £2m with no help from the government. Dr Roberts questioned the quality of repairs, the workmen know patching is a waste of time. Hartley Bottom Road was done like this in the summer and will need to be repaired again. Cllr Brazier said he would pass the concerns onto the officer. (ii) Stansted School - he said the decision this week will almost certainly be to close the school which has pupils from New Ash Green and Hartley. Only 7 are on the roll now. Cllr Burchell said only 9 years ago they had built a big extension. Cllr Brazier said it was an "enormous pity" and hoped they would take his word that everything has been done to save the school, but there is a presumption in law against small rural schools.
(c) Sevenoaks Council - Cllr Ramsay said they have discovered they own 4 maisonettes in Hartley on 999 year leases at a peppercorn rent, so they plan to give them to the leaseholders. He outlined a number of other asset sales, however the council have bought Suffolk House in Sevenoaks. They plan to build up a £26m portfolio to generate a £1.5m income per year at 6% return.
5. General Purposes
The meeting of 18 March discussed the following:
(a) Parish Office Lease - they agreed to spend about £600 on employing surveyors to deal with the rent review from 1.4.2011.
(b) Newsletters - as part of a review they are getting quotes for delivery.
(c) Youth - CXK have done no sessions since December 2014, but have now recruited a new team.
6. Planning
See planning pages.
7. Northfield
The meeting of 16 March 2015 discussed the following
(a) Payments - of £230 were agreed including £75 for horse riding rout padlock.
(b) Barnett's Wood - a camp had been set up here, with trees felled and litter dumped. Wardens to be asked to clear up mess.
(c) Milestone School entrance - litter and cigarette butts there, committee rejected school's offer for a ash tray on their land, saying it should be on the school's land.
8. Payments
Payments for March of £9,472 were agreed.
Meeting closed at 7.56pm
11 May 2015
to follow
Annual Parish Meeting 15 May 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Mrs Oxtoby (chairman), Abraham, Alford, Mrs Bennett, Mrs Burns, Graeme, Ramsay, Sewell, Tremain, Vesey; Cllr Brazier (KCC), Cllr Gaywood (SDC), Gareth Johnson MP, and about 40 members of the public.
2. Emergency Planning
Kevin Tomsett of Sevenoaks Council outlined his work to produce a local emergency plan. They are responsible for humanitarian assistance. This might be due to bad weather, oil tankers, gas leaks or power outages. They can act before the event, for example by providing sandbags. They need local co-ordinators as liaison, to prevent their switchboard being flooded with calls.
Mrs Mayer said the local WI already has emergency helpers. Cllr Abraham said he was responsible for the parish council's imput and was not aware of this, Mr Tomsett said voluntary help is a massive part of the plan. Mr Gibbons and Mr Mayer asked whether they would cover traffic problems at Hoselands Hill which were identified in the Parish Plan and cause tremendous knock on effects. Mr Tomsett said it wasn't part of their brief, but Kent County Council can agree that they can close roads just on notification. Mr Glander suggested that might be better if government sorted out the root causes of e.g. flooding, rather than dealing with the aftermath.
3. Befriending Scheme
Jackie Thompson of the NW Kent Volunteer Centre, said the NW Kent Centre was a merger of Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Volunteer centres in 2011. They act as a clearing house for volunteers, matching volunteers with suitable charities. There is a real need for help to allow people to remain in their homes. They offer discounted gardening, community transport to appointments etc and befriending. Befrienders usually go in about 1 hour a week, they mainly work with those with disabilities. They have 85 volunteers at present but there is a waiting list of 60 needing help, not in Hartley but there is a waiting list in New Ash Green.
4. Community Warden
Jackie West outlined her work - hearing clinic at wellfield, internet safety presentations at Hartley Primary School, providing intelligence to the police, project at Longfield School, rogue trader awareness and since 7 August 2014 the memory cafe at Wellfield. Roy Evison of the Kent Association of Local Councils was also present to present Ms West and Mrs Gannon a community award for voluntary work for the memory cafe. The work of the other helpers was also acknowledged.
5. Member of Parliament
Gareth Johnson said the result of the election was a surprise to him as much as anyone else, but will ensure certainty. One result is that the boundary review will now go ahead which will result in Hartley being moved to Gravesham constituency which he is not happy about.
On Darent Valley Hospital, he said they had added 100 extra parking spaces and a small multi-storey car park is planned to provide more.
He said the toll booths should be removed at the Dartford Crossing soon, but there are issues in getting large lorries to use the correct tunnel. Mr Senneck asked whether they are going to catch foreign non-payers, Mr Johnson said they do pay a fee to use British roads already. Mr Gibbons asked about progress on a new crossing. Mr Johnson said there were problems with both - Dartford with pollution, Gravesend with the loss of Shorne Woods. He favours the Gravesend option, but the Gravesham MP wants Dartford. Mr Mayer pointed out that aa Thurrock is bigger than Dartford, more people north of the Thames benefit from the local discount scheme, could it be extended to the remainder of the old Dartford Rural district? Mr Johnson said he had tried that in the case of Hartley but MPs for the Medway towns immediately asked for it for their areas too. Mr Glander said problems at the crossing have knock on effects on this area too.
6. Annual Report
See Cllrs Oxtoby and Ramsay presented the annual and finance reports respectively, mainly by reference to the published annual report. There were no questions but a member of the public thanked the clerks.
7. Kent County Council
David Brazier said the county council was moving towards being a "commissioning authority" which means they will provide less services directly. However the plans to outsource the library service to a charity are on hold at the moment because legally they cannot outsource civil registration without a change in the law.
Highways are already outsourced. He is concerned about the speed of traffic at Hoselands Hill and beyond the Black Lion. However the Highways Engineer says the road surface is not the problem. Hartley Bottom Road from Cuckolds Corner to Berry's Maple was resurfaced last week, and the northern part of the road to Longfield will be done so soon. Cllr Oxtoby thanked him for using some of his member's grant money to replace the bench on Hoselands Hill, some of the audience confirmed that the replacement was needed.
He felt that the change of minister for Communities would be beneficial, he thought that Mr Pickles was not a friend to local government.
8. Sevenoaks Council
The district councillors did not have much to report. Cllr Gaywood thought Mr Pickles had supported them when it came to planning. Cllr Abraham thanked Mr Ramsay, who had retired from the council.
9. General Questions
Hartley Wood - Mr Gibbons asked whether the council had taken over the small plots in the wood 12 years after they put up notices of their intent to do so. Cllr Ramsay said this was not enough to establish squatter's rights for the council.
Travellers - one audience member said they had heard a rumour that there were plans to set up caravans on plots in Ash Road. Cllr Abraham said they were keeping an eye on this, Cllr Oxtoby said the parish council has no powers in this area.
Parking - many expressed concerns about parking outside the dentists in Wellfield. Mrs Gannon said she had heard that bus drivers sometimes have to go into the surgery to ask people to move their cars. She said people are worried the bus company will not want to go that way if nothing is done. Another person said there were problems for delivery vans and emergency vehicles. Similar problems outside the RC Church and Round Ash Way were also mentioned. Mrs Philpott said people had to move their cars out early if they plan to leave at busy times when their drives might be blocked. The problem is not enforcing the double yellow lines at present. Cllr Ramsay said not everyone wants double yellow lines in their road. Cllr Vesey said she was informed by Kent County Council that they don't want yellow lines at Wellfield.
Meeting closed at 9.23 pm
8 June 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Mrs Oxtoby (chairman), Abraham, Alford, Mrs Bennett, Burchell, Mrs Burns, Graeme, Ramsay, Sewell, Tremain, Mrs Vesey; Mrs Hoad (clerk); 4 members of the public.
No apologies were received for absence (1 councillor missing)
2. Interests
None were declared
3. Minutes of meeting of 11 May 2015
These were approved without amendment.
4. Cooption to the council
No applications have been received for the vacancy.
5. Adjournment
Sevenoaks District Council - Cllr Abraham said he was now a deputy cabinet member with responsibility to improve working between SDC and the parishes.
Church Road Pond - Dr Roberts reported the bollards are obscured by vegetation.
Land at Ash Road - another member of the public mentioned land recently sold near the Black Lion. They have heard rumours about it being used as a site for caravans. However Sevenoaks Council have said it is for grazing horses. Cllr Ramsay said people shouldn't believe the rumours.
6.Burial Grounds
The meeting of 4 June 2015 discussed:
(a) New Burial Ground at Manor Field - They have placed an order for a tarmac path at a cost of £15,600. They are also paying £25 a week for grass cutting. They now seek quotations for mapping the area and providing a lych gate.
(b) Existing burial ground - some owners told they can't have chippings or plastic flowers. They will be moving the memorial bench to provide more burial spaces.
(c) Old Garden of Remembrance - to be tidied up. At the council meeting this was welcomed by Mr Mayer. The council will allow a family to plant a Mahonia Japonica there.
7. Planning
See Planning below
8. Routine Maintenance Contract
No replies to the council's noticeboard advert for the contract for 1 year from 1 July 2015 so the council accepted the quotation of £8,442 from the current supplier T D Munday, an increase of 4.3%. Cllr Oxtoby said the work he did was good.
9. Payments
Payments of £8,264 for June were agreed.
Meeting Closed 7.48 pm.
13 July 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Abraham (vice chairman), Alford, Mrs Bennett, Burchell, Mrs Burns, Graeme, Ramsay, Sewell, Mrs Vesey; Cllr Brazier (KCC) Mrs Hoad (clerk); 5 members of the public.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs Oxtoby, Graeme, Tremain which the council approved. 1 councillor was absent.
2. Interests
None were declared
3. Minutes of meeting of 8 June 2015
These were approved.
4. Adjournment
Bus Services - Cllr Brazier said that in future the 433 and 489 would only run every 2 hours. Mr Mayer asked why the County Council did not allow the 433 to use the bus lane into Bluewater, Cllr Brazier said to send him the details. .
New Ash Green Shopping Centre - Dr Roberts asked whether the council would support improvements to the centre there. Cllr Vesey said they would if it didn't affect Hartley businesses. Another councillor suggested converting many of the units into houses, as they would never be needed as shops again.
5. Amenities and Open Spaces
The meeting of 18 June 2015 discussed:
(a) Manor Field - the Cricket Club said they have had difficulties in raising a team for some friendly matches, council to advertise for new members. Scouts are to be asked not to put food waste in the bins as it is attracting foxes. They also agreed to pay £360 to John Lindsey to rub down and repaint the football goal posts. Other works include repairs to the roof of the storage container and £300 for Bruce Ballard to cut the hedge on the northern boundary.
(b) Longfield Hill - council approved 7-0 recommendation not to allow Costain to relocate badger sett from railway embankment to woodland adjoining, as they thought the badgers might damage the cricket square. Council also approved 7 votes to 0 head of terms for a deed of easement relating to the railway embankment stabilisation works there..
(c) Manor Field Pavilion - they will pay £248 to Hartley Electrician for electrical works..
7. Planning
See Planning below
8. Routine Maintenance Contract
No replies to the council's noticeboard advert for the contract for 1 year from 1 July 2015 so the council accepted the quotation of £8,442 from the current supplier T D Munday, an increase of 4.3%. Cllr Oxtoby said the work he did was good.
9. Payments
Payments of £8,264 for June were agreed.
Meeting Closed 7.48 pm.
14 September 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Mrs Oxtoby (chairman), Abraham, Burchell, Mrs Burns, Graeme, Ramsay, Sewell, Tremain, Cllr Brazier (KCC), Cllr Kelly (SDC) Mrs Hoad (clerk); 4 members of the public.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Alford, Mrs Bennett, Mrs Cole and Mrs Vesey which the council approved.
2. Interests
None were declared
3. Minutes of meeting of 13 July 2015
These were approved.
4. Adjournment
xxxx
5. Cooption to the Council
The council has sought advice on whether they can legally coopt the applicant for the vacancy on the council. The National Association of Local Councils say that because they didn't coopt within 35 days, it is sometimes expected that they run with the vacancy until the next elections. However because Sevenoaks Council have said they don't mind them coopting even now, they are probably safe from legal challenge.
As a result the council agreed to xxxx
6. Amenities and Open Spaces
The meetings of 27 July and 1 September 2015 discussed 2 items regarding Manor Field:
(a) Manor Field (i) Football - Hartley de Sales asked for an additional 9 a side pitch to be marked out in blue within the pitch by Foxborough Wood. They have 6 teams playing this year. Committee recommended that council agree to this, and to allow the extra goalposts to be stored in the container. Also that in view of the extra pitch that the annual hire fee be increased by £300 to £1,800. (ii) Kick Kent - they recommended they be charged £175 to use the field and pavilion in August 2015 for 15 hours. (iii) Cricket - they raised issues with the club regarding the proposed memorial bench in memory of the late club chairman.
(b) Pavilion - there is a problem with the supply of gas to the boiler. Calor Gas to investigate.
(c) Future spending plans - they plan to spend £2,000 on new noticeboards. They appear to want to remove the play equipment at Longfield Hill, but improve the ones at Chantry Avenue.
(d) Longfield Hill - they have agreed with Network Rail about soil stabilisation nails and access to them. Costains have said the badger sett will be closed in the next 6-8 weeks and then they will start works there again shortly after.
(e) Hartley Wood - Southwark council will inspect the trees on their land. A fire has occurred on the old rubbish dump which is being investigated. They also appointed Mrs Oxtoby as the council's tree warden and donate £50 to the Tree Council.
(f) Gorse Wood - brushwood at the rear of the Lanterns has been cut down and chipped. West Kent Housing are running an anti-fly tipping campaign.
(g) Playgrounds - they decided to pay Barge Landscape Management Ltd £296 to do a number of minor repairs. They also paid Metrosigns £105 for a new noticeboard at Longfield Hill.
(h) Allotments - They recommend an increase of 5% from 1 October. Currently the smallest 42 sq m plot pays £8.64. There are 41 allotments, all filled, with a waiting list of 5.
(i) Wellfield - they rejected a request for a noticeboard on the outside of the residents' lounge, saying West Kent Housing should pay for it.
(j) Hartley Green - they rejected a request for more bollards as parking on the green hardly ever happens.
8. Finance
The meeting of 26 August 2015 appointed Cllr Abraham as chairman and Cllr Mrs Vesey as vice chairman. It also noted that the 2014/15 accounts have been signed off by the external auditor.
8. Planning
See Planning below
9. Payments
Payments of £8,264 for June were agreed.
Meeting Closed 7.48 pm
12 October 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Mrs Oxtoby (chairman), Abraham, Alford, Mrs Bennett, Burchell, Mrs Burns,
Ramsay, Mrs Rogers (arr 7.42pm), Sewell, Tremain, Mrs Vesey;
Cllr Kelly (SDC) Mrs Hoad (clerk); 6 members of the public.
Apologies were received from Cllrs Mrs Cole and Graeme which the council approved.
2. Interests
were declared
3. Minutes of meeting of 13 July 2015
These were approved.
4. Adjournment
(a) Sevenoaks Council - Cllrs Kelly and Abraham said they are aiming to survive with no government grant at all within 2 years. One of the means they mentioned is their plan to build a hotel on part of the station carpark at Sevenoaks, with the remainder being two tier.
(b) Paramount Resort - Dr Roberts asked if anyone on the council was monitoring developments as it will affect Hartley. Mrs Oxtoby said she had been to workshops on it and that it is not due to be completed until 2020.
5. General Purposes
The meeting of 16 September 2015 discussed the following:.
(a) Parish Office - Kent County Council are prepared to extend the lease, which expires on 31 March 2016 by another 5 years, provided there is an annual break clause and yearly rent reviews. Parish Council want 10 year lease with 5 year break clause and no rent review until 2021. They also realised that under the terms of the present lease they have to redecorate the office before March 2016 and so will seek quotations.
(b) Newsletter - they say there were problems with the hand delivered copies in September. They also considered using Twitter and Facebook more, and the clerks will attend a course on social media.
(c) St John's Lane and Wellfield - council wanted double yellow lines at the junction of both roads with Ash Road. They heard that because there have been no accidents involving personal injury at St John's Lane, they can't have them there, but there have been 3 such accidents in Wellfield, so KCC will consider their request. They considered a request to put up warning signage at the Ash Road/St John's Road junction to warn motorists about pedestrians, but thought they should walk round to the zebra crossing by the library. They met with the Highways Steward to request a crossing in Ash Road by Wellfield, but were told they would have to contribute towards it if they wanted it to go ahead.
(d) Buses - since the timetable changed the first 433 bus to the Hostpital does not leave until 11.26. They decided to pass on concerns to county councillor.
(e) Family Fun Days - Playplace attened twice in August at Woodland Avenue, 20 adults and 41 children attended. Sevenoaks Council and VAWK are to run another day on 28 October at Manor Field.
(f) Remembrance Sunday - Traffic Management Plan to close the road at 3pm approved and they thanked the WI for providing refreshments. They will also have poppy wreaths laid on the graves in France and Belgium of the WW1 men on the memorial.
6. Planning
See Planning below. Council also discussed the recommendation of the committee that Chapelwood Enterprises and the empty plots between houses in Ash Road could be included as future development sites. Cllr Abraham said he stood on a ticket to stop development and therefore voted against it in committee, he didn't think Sevenoaks Council meant to include greenbelt land. On the other hand Cllr Ramsay warned them that it might be better to nominate a few sites now, rather than have it imposed on less suitable sites. He cited the example of Stocks Farm. When put to the vote council rejected the recommendation by 7 votes to 3 with one abstention.
7. Woodland Avenue Playground
The team swing has been damaged by fire on 27th September. The damage will cost £3,600 to repair with £250 insurance excess to be paid by the council. Cllr Oxtoby said there was no point in not replacing it. Cllr Sewell asked whether there was an inflammable alternative, but was told there was not. Cllr Burchell said that as it has been damaged twice now, it should be replaced with an ordinary swing, he was sorry about that because he knew it was the most popular item of equipment. Cllr Oxtoby replied that it you took that view, nothing would ever be done. Cllr Abraham said the majority shouldn't suffer. The council also discussed the possiblity of CCTV and whether they would be allowed to do this on child protection grounds. Cllr Burns said more visible policing was needed. Cllr Oxtoby also reported that 60 trees had been cut down and a campsite and drugs found. Council voted 9-0 with 2 abstentions to replace the equipment.
7. Local Government Boundary Commission
The Commission has launched a supplementary review of Sevenoaks area for Kent County Council. An alternative proposal which makes Sevenoaks town one ward has been made which results in changes elsewhere. Cllr Abraham said the Commission have agreed this with Sevenoaks and think it is a good idea.
8. Payments
Payments of £25,802 for October were agreed.
Meeting Closed 8.08 pm
9 November 2015
1. Present
Cllrs Oxtoby, (Chairman), Abraham, Alford, Mrs Bennett, Burchell, Mrs Burns, Mrs Cole (arr 7.35pm), Graeme, Tremain, Mrs Vesey; Cllr Brazier (KCC), Cllr Kelly (SDC), Mrs Hoad (clerk); 4 members of the public.
2. Interests
None were declared
3. Minutes of meeting of 12 October 2015
These were approved.
4. Adjournment
(a) Buses - Cllr Brazier said he had received complaints that bus passes can't be used on the 9.15 433 bus to the Hospital. He could finance the cost of Arriva allowing their use at £6,000 from his member grant but wary of open ended commitments and the grant scheme may be abolished anyway. Cllr Oxtoby said the parish council don't want to fund it either. Arriva get 90p per journey for bus passes. There have also been concerns raised about gaps in the timetable, Mr Mayer said there was no bus from Longfield to New Ash Green from 7.30 to 9.30 am when it was clear from the timetable that buses are running empty at that time to New Ash Green.
(b) Sevenoaks Council - Cllr Abraham said they had signed up to the Armed Forces Community Covenant.
(c) Empty Houses - Dr Roberts said there are several empty housss in Church Road, she felt homes should be for people to live in, not as "money boxes". Cllr Vesey said Sevenoaks had an empty homes officer.
(d) Rememberance - a vote of thanks was passed for the organisers of the event.
5. Amenities and Open Spaces
The meeting of 29 October 2015 discussed the following:
(a) Playgrounds - they are getting quotes for new gates after finger entrapment risks have been raised. They are looking at new play equipment at Chantry Avenue but don't want to spend any more at Longfield Hill. Fire damage at Woodland Avenue will mean a new swing and repairs to wet pour safety surfacing costing £2,675 will be required.
(b) Longfield Hill - UK Power Networks started on the new sub-station there on 19th October.
(c) Allotments - there was now no longer a waiting list and further 4 plots are vacant. To be advertised.
6. Planning
See Planning below
7. Northfield
The meeting of 12 October 2015 discussed the following:
(a) Finance - bills of £769 were paid, mostly routine but also included £260 to cut hanging branches by a footpath and house.
(b) Maintenance - they agreed to ragwort clearance. Ash dieback has been discovered in Barnetts Wood, they are told to wait for Forestry Commission guidance. Unauthorised camp discovered in Barnetts Wood.
(c) Allotments - they voted 2-1 not to allow vehicular access across the field for the allotment holders as it was not part of the planning permission.
8. Payments
Payments of £8,491 for November were agreed.
Meeting closed at 7.48pm
Planning Applications 2015
2015/112
Antar, Woodland Avenue
Prior notification of a single storey rear extension which extends 5.98m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 4.00m and eaves height of 2.63m
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/119
Hartley House, Ash Road
Replacement of slate roof tiles
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/150
18, Old Downs
Demolitions and extension to existing house, and the construction of a new detached dwelling with associated internal and external works. Creation of new vehicular access
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/167
Goldings, Gorse Way
The erection of a new dormer over garage and convert two existing dormers into one on front elevation
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/178
Sunnyside, Woodland Avenue
Loft conversion
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/179
Sunnyside, Woodland Avenue
Loft conversion
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/202
38, Downs Valley
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey rear extension, two storey side extension, single storey front extension and a loft conversion
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/210
The Laurels, Manor Drive
Single Storey Garages and car port
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/241
Cruachan, Ash Road
Dropped kerb to front access of property.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/259
Woodside, Gorsewood Road
Demolition of existing garage and car port roof. Erection of single storey extension to front/side. Existing first floor extended to front, rear and side with new roof layout incorporating 7 dormers. Removal of two chimney stacks. Alterations to fenestration
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/260
13, Springcroft
The erection of a pre-fabricated timber granny annexe for an ancillary residential use
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC - Object Overlooking, out of keeping, neighbour amenity
2015/274
High Leigh, Fairby Lane
Demolition of existing rear extension with chimney stack to incorporate a single storey rear extension with two velux windows and new chimney stack. Erection of a storm porch
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/314
25, Caxton Close
Prior notification of a single storey rear extension which extends 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 2.75m and eaves height of 2.6m
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/330
2 Fairby Grange Cottages, Ash Road
Erection of a single-storey garden office/sun room. Internal Alterations
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/383
Appleby House, Gorsewood Road
Modify the existing driveway to an 'IN'&'OUT' driveway with a new crossover and dropped kerbs
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/385
Chipstead, Gorsewood Road
Erection of a single storey front side and rear extension. Loft conversion with dormer window to rear and one velux window to front elevation. Alterations to fenestration
SDC - Refused
HPC - No objection
2015/386
5, Fairby Lane
Single storey side & rear extension and new porch
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/395
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 3 (materials) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/403
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 4 (parking) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/404
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 7 (cycle parking) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/405
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 8 (traffic calming measures) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/406
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 9 (management plan) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/407
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 10 part i (code for sustainable homes) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/408
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 11 (hard and soft landscaping) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/409
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 13 (soil contamination) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/410
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 14 (phasing scheme for soil contamination) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/411
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 16 (hydrogeological risk assessment) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/413
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 17 (drainage) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/414
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 18 (bat details) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/415
All, Bramblefield Close
Details pursuant to condition 20 (biodiversity) of SE/13/02032
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/422
St Annes, Stack Lane
Erection of detached single storey dwelling house with associated access and parking
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/435
22, Old Downs
Erection of a two storey side extension, entrance gates, paved area front and rear, chimney stack
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/498
15, Beechlands Close
Demolition of existing garage and greenhouse, the erection of a ground floor extension and attached garage
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/519
The Poplars, Church Road
Erection of single storey rear and side extension
SDC - granted
HPC -
2015/520
The Poplars, Church Road
Erection of single storey outbuilding as Gymnasium/fitness room.
SDC - granted
HPC -
2015/540
1, Simmonds Drive
Garage conversion to habitable space to provide disabled accommodation with carer's accommodation in converted roof space. Erection of extension with hydrotherapy pool with the addition of plant-room. Partial demolition of outbuilding. Erection of porch
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/557
Dulce Domum, Fairby Lane
Variation of condition 2 (materials) & 3 (Plans) of SE/14/03587
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection If OK by green belt
2015/558
Dulce Domum, Fairby Lane
Details purusant to condition 5 (landscaping) of SE/14/03587
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/562
Little Stirrups, Church Road
Proposed two rear extensions, enlarged porch and internal alterations
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/569
Dulce Domum, Fairby Lane
Details purusant to condition 6 (levels) of SE/14/03587
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/577
Nil Desperandum, Merton Avenue
Details pursuant to conidtion 4 (colour and make of the plain tiles) of SE/14/02566
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/580
Inverurie, Woodland Avenue
Erection of single storey rear extension. together with loft conversion incorporating dormer windows to front and rear elevation together with flank gable. Bay window to front.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/634
9, Hoselands View
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/643
The Willows, Church Road
Demolition of existing kennels and stables, erection of replacement stables, installation of 20m x 40m riding menage and associated external works
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection If OK by green belt
2015/644
Ship Cottage, Church Road
Single storey extension to the North Elevation and timber cladding to the adjacent existing external wall in order to create porch
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/645
14, Downs Valley
Erect conservatory at rear
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/663
The Red House, Ash Road
Two storey infill front and rear extensions. Porch canopy to front and demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey side extension with roof terrace. Alterations to fenestration.
SDC - Granted
HPC - Object Neighbour amenity
2015/777
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details purusant to condition 7 (biodiversity) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/785
Maryfield, Manor Drive
Conversion of garage into kitchen/living accommodation. Alterations of front elevation and rear elevation fenestration.
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/817
2, Round Ash Way
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. Conversion of garage into habitable space
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/820
Oakdale, Gorse Way
Erection of a single-storey rear extension.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/853
The Seasons, Gorse Way
rior notification of a single storey rear extension which extends 5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 2.97m and eaves height of 2.45m.
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/855
Bay Lodge, Ash Road
The erection of a detached three bedroom dwelling with integral garage.
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Green Belt
2015/898
St Margarets, Church Road
The erection of a single domestic garage.
SDC - Granted
HPC - Object Out of keeping
2015/952
Maytime, Woodland Avenue
Raising of roof height and roof alterations to facilitate increase in floor space with alterations to front and rear dormers and alterations to fenestration.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/971
Quay House, Ash Road
Erection of a single storey rear extension and two single storey front extensions. Alterations to roof including 7 Velux windows to rear and 9 Velux windows to front and creation of roof terrace. Alterations to fenestration including new windows to side elevations.
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Green belt; neighbour amenity
2015/972
Beggars Barn, Chapelwood Road
Demolition of existing dwelling and associated outbuildings and replacement with new dwelling
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Green Belt
2015/981
Joh-San, Ash Road
Non Material Amendment to SE/13/02054/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/996
19, Springcroft
Demolition of garage and single storey rear extension. Erection of single storey rear extension of rooflights. Retention of retaining wall.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1020
The Willows, Church Road
Conversion of the garage into habitable accommodation, reforming roof above and creating habitable accommodation in the loft space.
SDC - Granted
HPC - Object Green belt
2015/1089
Chyanic, Larksfield
Proposed demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey rear and side extension. Roof lantern.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1144
10, Conifer Avenue
Erection of a conservatory to the rear.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1207
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of SE/14/02377/LBCALT.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1208
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 3 (doors & windows) of SE/14/02377/LBCALT.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1209
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 4 (restoration and method statement) of SE/14/02377/LBCALT.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1210
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of SE/14/02376/FUL.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1211
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 3 (doors and windows) of SE/14/02376/FUL.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1212
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 4 (restoration and method statement) of SE/14/02376/FUL.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1213
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 5 (soft and hard landscaping) of SE/14/02376/FUL.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1214
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 7 part i (code for sustainable homes) of SE/14/02376/FUL.
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1215
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 8 (biodiversity) of SE/14/02376/FUL.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1216
Middle Farm, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 17 (construction method statement) of SE/14/02376/FUL.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1246
Sunnyside, Woodland Avenue
Loft conversion.
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1251
5, Perran Close
Conversion of the existing garage into an addition to the dining room, provision of window to replace garage door and installation of 2 no. rooflights in existing roof.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1295
11 & 13, Cherry Trees
The installation of a new shopfront to 11 Cherry Trees (Ground floor A1 Unit)
SDC -
HPC - No objection
2015/1306
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/1307
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 3 (slab levels) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1308
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 4 (landscaping) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1309
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 6 part i (code for sustainable homes) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/1310
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 11 (footway/vehicular crossing) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1311
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 14 (external lighting) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/1312
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 15 (method statement) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1318
Joh-San, Ash Road
Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and erection of a new 5 bed dwelling and detached double garage.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection But concerned about apparent shared access
2015/1361
Merrywigs, Gorse Way
Demolition of existing dwelling and detached garage and the erection of two 4-bed detached houses with integral garage.
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC - No objection
2015/1376
Leichvesta, Church Road
Erection of single storey side extension with chimney to flank elevation.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1402
San Michele, Church Road
Prior notification of a single storey rear extension which extends 8.0m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 3.0m and eaves height of 3.0m.
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1412
11 & 13, Cherry Trees
sign 1) Aluminium fascia with acrylic The Co-operative food text with vinyl face. Externally illuminated. Sign 2) Aluminium fascia with acrylic The Co-operative food text with vinyl face and backed up acrylic Opening Hours text with vinyl face. Externally illuminated. Sign 3) Wall mounted Remember your bags sign. Aluminium panel with applied vinyl text and image. Sign 4) Wall mounted car park sign. Aluminium panel with applied vinyl text.
SDC -
HPC - No objection
2015/1448
The Willows, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 4 (land levels) of SE/15/00643/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1460
The Willows, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 7 (landscaping) of SE/15/00643/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1481
Haley Bank, Church Road
Proposed conversion of car-port and workshop to guest accommodation.
SDC - Granted
HPC - Object Green belt; think permitted development rights removed
2015/1482
49, Cherry Trees
Erection of single storey side and rear extension, demolition of existing garage and erection of new garage. Demolition of existing shed and summer house.
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1493
Ship Cottage, Church Road
Single storey extension with rooflight to the South Elevation and timber cladding to the adjacent existing external wall
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1524
42, Wellfield
The erection of a 2 storey side and rear extension with a part single storey side and rear extension.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1547
Maryfield, Manor Drive
Conversion of the existing garage into living accommodation and change existing garage door opening to window and wall and alterations to rear elevation.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1550
Grassondale, Woodland Avenue
Demolition of existing garage and the erection of a single storey rear extension and attached garage.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1564
Chipstead, Gorsewood Road
The erection of a single storey rear and flank extensions, loft conversion incorporating front & rear dormers and creation of covered porch.
SDC -
HPC -
2015/1662
31, Billings Hill Shaw
Erection of single storey flank extension to form a Granny Annexe with 5 velux windows.
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Out of keeping
2015/1709
42, Wellfield
Construction of a dropped kerb.
SDC - Granted
HPC - Not received
2015/1716
La Casa, Woodland Avenue
Garage extension to front of property.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1727
13, Springcroft
Erection of a pre-fabricated timber granny annexe for an ancillary residential use.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1767
Long Acre, Church Road
Existing double garage (cert of lawful development)
SDC - Granted
HPC - Object Refer to previous refused planning applications
2015/1773
Greenways, Manor Drive
The erection of a new 2 bed detached dwelling within existing garden.
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Neighbour amenity; tree protection
2015/1781
Sally Ann, Ash Road
Demolition of existing rear extension and garage. Raising of the roof to accommodate a new first floor with two front dormers Ground floor single storey side, rear extension and front entrance porch.
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1782
Brushwood, Stack Lane
Demolish garage, erect part 1 part 2 storey extension with dormers
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/1817
2 Hartley Wood Corner, Manor Drive
Demolition of existing single storey extensions and erection of 2 storey side and rear extensions, new drive and new dropped kerb.
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/1828
Clifton, Ash Road
Provision of new roof incorporating 3 bedrooms and bathroom, with 2 dormers to the front and 1 dormer to the rear.
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/1892
Park House, Church Road
Retain existing masonry outbuilding.
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Green Belt
2015/2004
5, Ellerby Mews
Proposed construction of a one bedroom detached bungalow, garden shed and associated works on land east of
SDC -
HPC -
2015/2046
7, Grange Way
Single storey rear extension and sundry alterations to internal layout of bungalow. Roof alterations. Installation of rooflights.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/2057
San Michele, Church Road
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a single storey rear extension.
SDC - Granted
HPC - Object Green belt
2015/2142
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2143
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 6 part i (code for sustainable homes) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2144
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 14 (external lighting) of SE/14/03251/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2220
18, Old Downs
Details pursuant to condition 2 (materials) of SE/15/00150/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2225
Stocks Farm, Church Road
Minor material amendment toSE/14/00829/FUL (Demolition of existing domestic outbuilding and erection of single detached dwelling) to show amendments to fenestration.
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2225
Stocks Farm, Church Road
Minor material amendment toSE/14/00829/FUL (Demolition of existing domestic outbuilding and erection of single detached dwelling) to show amendments to fenestration
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2226
Stocks Farm, Church Road
Replacement garage
SDC -
HPC - No objection
2015/2235
18, Old Downs
Details pursuant to condition 3 (hard & soft landscaping) of SE/15/00150/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2236
18, Old Downs
Details pursuant to condition 5 (tree protection) of SE/15/00150/FUL
SDC -
HPC -
2015/2237
18, Old Downs
Details pursuant to condition 6 (arboricultural method statement) of SE/15/00150/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2238
18, Old Downs
Details pursuant to condition 7 (biodiversity) of SE/15/00150/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2239
18, Old Downs
Details pursuant to condition 8 (parking) of SE/15/00150/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2240
18, Old Downs
Details pursuant to condition 9 (visibility splays) of SE/15/00150/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2241
18, Old Downs
Details pursuant to condition 10 (method statement) of SE/15/00150/FUL
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2256
Kristeron, Larksfield
Demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of a single storey rear extension and small front extension to porch. Construction of a new vehicle crossover and the creation a new driveway for two additional parking spaces. Alterations to fenestration. Installation of a rooflight to front
SDC - Granted
HPC - no objection
2015/2277
Quay House, Ash Road
Alterations and extensions to dwelling house comprising demolition of lean-to; addition of single storey rear extension; two single storey infill extensions; replacement roof to include inset terrace, velux windows; alterations to fenestration; facing brick finish
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/2337
Restharrow, Church Road
First floor extension over existing garage, conversion of existing garage to habitable. New Garage to front Garden.
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Green belt, over 50% rule
2015/2337
Restharrow, Church Road
First floor extension over existing garage, conversion of existing garage to habitable. New Garage to front Garden
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Over 50% increase for Green Belt property
2015/2399
Rosendene, Woodland Avenue
Demolition of existing garage and store. Erection of single storey front extension (porch and garage) and two storey side extension
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Too close to boundary
2015/2400
Rosendene, Woodland Avenue
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2428
Rosendene, Woodland Avenue
Prior notification of a single storey rear extension which extends3.3m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 3.5m and eaves height of 2.4m
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2447
Westmere, Gorsewood Road
To alter and demolish part of the existing garage to form a courtyard and small bedroom over with dormers. Extend the main roof to the rear and to re-site the main entrance to the front with porch
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/2453
Monksilver, Ash Road
Non-material amendment to SE/13/02019
SDC - Refused
HPC -
2015/2469
Maple Lodge, Ash Road
Detached garage
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/2519
Chipstead, Gorsewood Road
Demolition of existing semi-detached bungalow and rebuilding to include various ground floor extensions and loft conversion to incorporate an enlarged hipped roof end
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/2626
31, Billings Hill Shaw
Erection of a single storey side extension with two rooflights.
SDC - Refused
HPC -
2015/2626
31, Billings Hill Shaw
Erection of a single storey side extension with two rooflights
SDC - Refused
HPC - Not consulted
2015/2627
13, Fairby Lane
Erection of a single storey side extension with the installation of a rooflight.
SDC - Refused
HPC -
2015/2627
13, Fairby Lane
Erection of a single storey side extension with the installation of a rooflight
SDC - Refused
HPC - Not consulted
2015/2755
4, Cherry Trees
2 storey rear extension
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/2755
4, Cherry Trees
Erection of a two storey rear extension
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/2807
Chelsam, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 3 (landscaping) of planning permission SE/11/02940
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2807
Chelsam, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 3 (landscaping) of planning permission SE/11/02940
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2825
11 & 13, Cherry Trees
Installation of refrigeration and air conditioning plant within an external compound to the rear of 11 Cherry Trees (Ground Floor A1 Unit). Internal alterations
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/2896
Chelsam, Church Road
Details pursuant to condition 4 (materials) of planning permission SE/11/02940
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/2902
Beesfield, Gorsewood Road
Loft extension and side dormers
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/2902
Beesfield, Gorsewood Road
Loft extension incorporating front and rear dormers
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/2930
Monksilver, Ash Road
Minor material amendment to application SE/13/02019/HOUSE (The erection of 2 x two storey side extensions,alterations of fenestration to include raising of the roof height to incorporate the master bedroom, installation of 1 dormer to east elevation and 2 feature pitched windows to east elevation and 3 dormers to west elevation, 2 bay windows to north elevation, alterations to front projection/porch and replacement conservatory, installation of new chimney) to remove windows on side elevation, add windows to front and rear elevations, add smaller second dormer to front elevation, alter appearance of front entrance, add one door to side elevation and keep existing windows to side elevation from the lounge and use on new elevation to lounge
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/2954
Merrywigs, Gorse Way
Demolition of existing dwelling and detached garage and the erection of two 5 bed-detached houses with garages.
SDC -
HPC - No objection
2015/3025
Quay House, Ash Road
Demolition of detached double garage and lean-to and northern end of dwelling house. Erection of a single storey rear extension and two single storey infill extensions. Replace roof with inset terrace. Installation of velux windows Alterations to fenestration and facing brick finish. Extension to loft conversion.
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/3026
Quay House, Ash Road
Demolition of detached double garage and lean-to and northern end of dwelling house. Erection of a single storey rear extension and two single storey infill extensions. Replace roof with inset terrace. Installation of velux windows Alterations to fenestration and facing brick finish. Extension to loft conversion.
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC -
2015/3040
2 Hartley Wood Corner, Manor Drive
Convert barn into dwelling
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Green Belt, neighbour opposite not informed
2015/3048
Conifer, Briars Way
Conversion of roof space to include 2 dormers to front elevations and rear facing velux. French doors to rear elevation, replacing existing window and steps down to garden.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3051
Long Acre, Church Road
Demolition and replacement of existing double garage with a new double garage
SDC - Refused
HPC - No objection If OK by Green Belt
2015/3052
23, Springcroft
Erection of a part two storey / part single storey front extension, with ancillary changes to ground & first floor.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3132
1, Fairacre Place
Erection of single storey side and rear extension to form lounge, bedroom and en-suite shower room/w.c. Alterations to fenestration
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3192
13, Springcroft
Detail pursuant to condition 4 (method statement) of SE/15/01727
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/3213
15, Beechlands Close
Details pursuant to condition 3 (landscaping) of planning permission SE/15/00498
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/3243
South Riding, Larksfield
Details pursuant to condition 5 (boundary treatment) of planning permission SE/13/02860
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/3264
Preet Niwas, Church Road
Erection of a pair of two bedroom bungalows
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3280
2 Hartley Wood Corner, Manor Drive
Demolition of existing single storey extensions, new two storey side and rear extension, new driveway and extension of existing dropped kerb
SDC - Granted
HPC - No comment
2015/3298
Southview, Church Road
Lawful Development Certificate sought for the use of the land for the stationing of a residential mobile home (in situ for over 10 years)
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection If OK by Green Belt
2015/3365
Puckhaber, Larksfield
Demolition of rear porch. Erection of a single storey rear extension
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/3389
13, Fairby Lane
Erection of a single storey side extension
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3393
Kristeron, Larksfield
Erection of a new two bedroom bungalow on land west of Kristeron
SDC -
HPC - No objection
2015/3425
16, Culcroft
Erection of a single storey side extension
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/3477
Quay House, Ash Road
Demolition of existing dwelling house and garage and erection of replacement dwelling
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection If OK by Green belt but council thinks no special circumstances shown.
2015/3506
Hillside, Manor Drive
Extention to the front porch
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3545
22, Old Downs
Detached single storey swimming pool enclosure with changing rooms and store
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/3567
23, Caxton Close
Erection of a single storey side extension
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3662
17, Copse Side
Demolition of existing Garage and erection of two storey flank extension to provide accommodation ancillary to the main house. Additional parking
SDC - Refused
HPC - Object Neighbour amenity
2015/3664
31, Billings Hill Shaw
Demolition of existing front study and erection of single storey front and side extension with shallow pitched roof incorporating Velux window and internal en-suite, together with porch enclosure to front entrance
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3667
11 & 13, Cherry Trees
Installation of refrigeration and air conditioning plant, erection of a fenced external compound to the rear of ground floor A1 Unit at 11 Cherry Trees together with minor external alterations
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3734
22, Old Downs
The erection of a detached single storey swimming pool enclosure with changing rooms and store
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3754
16, Fairby Lane
Single storey side and rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3767
Heathwood, Castle Hill
Demolition of existing conservatory to facilitate the erection of a part single/part double rear extension. Conversion of existing garage to habitable space. Erection of first floor extension to front
SDC - Granted
HPC - Object Overlooking and loss of light to neighbour; green belt
2015/3891
Ashton (Grove), Church Road
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2no. 4-bedroom detached houses each with detached garage, formation of new access
SDC - Withdrawn
HPC - No objection
2015/3903
Fairby Lodge, Ash Road
Construction of single story extension to rear of house (Lawful Development Certificate)
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/3918
Oaklea, Gorsewood Road
Proposed alterations and extension to present bungalow, including formation of upper storey
SDC - Refused
HPC - No objection
2015/3987
5 Ellerby Mews, Ash Road
Construction of a one-bedroom detached bungalow and associated works (land east of)
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/3994
Glenhurst, Stack Lane
Erection of two storey flank extension. Conversion of garage into habitable space. New dormers. Fenestration, roof and internal alterations
SDC - Granted
HPC -
2015/4000
7, Carmelite Way
Erection of single storey rear extension to enlarge the present kitchen and lounge
SDC - Granted
HPC - No objection
2015/4031
Longview, Hartley Hill
Oak framed garden room
SDC - Refused
HPC - No objection If OK by Green Belt
2015/4045
Hill Top, Ash Road
Erection of a rear extension and raising of the roof to accommodate a first floor extension. Erection of an outbuilding for ancillary accommodation
SDC - Granted
HPC - Object To the outbuilding as more than 5m from house
