Hartfield Parish Council
Minutes of Planning Committee Meeting, 27th March 2014
Attendees:
Charlotte Beare, Jo Edwarde, Kevin Hawes, Anne Higgins (Chair), Claire Risby, John Smith,
Christine Tamplin
Apologies:
Laura Hatch, Nancy Holmes, Dan Maher
Public: Ashley Nicholson, Mr & Mrs Sugg
Note: In the absence of the clerk, minutes were typed by Kevin Hawes based on notes taken
by Anne Higgins.
1.
To accept Apologies for Absence
Laura Hatch, Nancy Holmes, and Dan Maher
2.
To hear members’ Declarations of Interests in matters to be discussed
None
3.
Comments from the public
Ashley Nicholson, acting for the owners of Landhurst, talked about potential
residential use of the remaining 2 acres of the site where 8,000 sq ft of sheds had been
located. Kevin Hawes explained the outcome of the initial Neighbourhood Plan
consultation that identified a potential need for smaller houses for starter homes or for
those downsizing.
Chris Sugg explained his understanding of the “lotting” of land at Perryhill
Farmhouse and pointed out where the new access was being created on Beech Green
Lane.
4.
To approve previous minutes as attached
These were duly approved.
5.
Matters arising.
None.
6.
Correspondence.
Letter from ESCC advising of appeal against refusal of landfill at Brockworth.
It was agreed we should write reaffirming our original objections. Claire Risby to
draft a letter for Emma to send.
7.
Consideration of planning applications submitted
Application No.
WD/2014/0235/F
Location:
THE WHITE HORSE INN, HOLTYE, TN8 7ED
Proposal:
CONVERSION OF CLOSED DOWN PUBLIC HOUSE INTO ONE
DWELLING WITH NO INCREASE IN SIZE OR ALTERATIONS
TO THE EXISTING BUILDING.
Charlotte Beare advised that she was a neighbour.
The Parish Council regrets the loss of the only pub in Holtye, but has no objections on
planning grounds.
8.
Review new applications submitted.
Application No.
WD/2014/7006/AD
Location:
PERRYHILL FARMHOUSE, EDENBRIDGE ROAD,
HARTFIELD TN7 4JP
Proposal:
NEW VEHICULAR ACCESS FROM BEECH GREEN LANE
This is an agricultural determination so does not require consultation unless Wealden
determine that a full planning consent is required.
Although the house address is in Hartfield we suggest that this is referred to Withyham
Parish Council as the new access will be in their parish.
Application No.
WD/2014/0553/F
Location:
ROBERTS FIELD FARM, JIB JACKS HILL, HARTFIELD
Proposal:
THREE STABLES, TACK ROOM AND SAND SCHOOL
The Parish Council has no objection, subject to the usual conditions being applied to the
sand school (e.g. private use only, no lighting, no sound system, use of appropriate
materials, no mirrors,)
9.
Wealden District Council decisions.
WD/2014/0035/FA - Approved
LONE OAK HALL, CHUCK HATCH, HARTFIELD, TN7 4EX
PROPOSED VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 OF PLANNING CONSENT WD/1995/2927
TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED USE OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE OUTBUILDING
AS A RESIDENTIAL ANNEXE AT LONE OAK HALL, CHUCK HATCH, HARTFIELD.
WD/2014/0253/OH – No Objections
HARTLAND COTTAGES, HARTFIELD TN7 4HB (N.B. Not “Hartfield Cottages” as listed
on Wealden’s web site). TO REMOVE OVERHEAD LINE DUE TO CUSTOMER
REQUEST AND REPLACE WITH UNDERGROUND CABLE.
WD/2013/2459/F - Approved
TEN ACRE COURT, CAT STREET, UPPER HARTFIELD TN7 4DT
REMOVAL OF DOUBLE GARAGE AND STORE. REPLACEMENT SHED AND OPEN
CAR PORT
WD/2013/2575/F - Refused
FOREST SPRINGS, CAT STREET, UPPER HARTFIELD, HARTFIELD TN7 4DU
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE WIND TURBINE
WD/2013/2559/F - Approved
PARROCK WOOD, PARROCK LANE, COLEMANS HATCH TN7 4HS
GROUND FLOOR VERANDAH AND FIRST FLOOR ROOF TERRACE OVER. NEW
DORMER EXTENSION TO FIRST FLOOR. NEW SINGLE STOREY ADDITION TO
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM WITH NEW GLAZED LANTERN OVER. INTERNAL
ALTERATIONS.
10.
Matters for Reporting and Inclusion in Future Agendas
Brockworth appeal to be reported to parish council meeting in April.
11.
Date of next meeting 24th April 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting closed at 9:00 p.m.