Agenda

To consider and, if approved, confirm and sign the minutes and report of the meeting held on 1^st February 2021.

At the Chairman’s discretion Councillors may ask a question about any relevant matter not on the agenda. Questions shall be put and answered without discussion. Answers may take the form of a direct oral answer or reference to a Town Council publication. Where a reply cannot be conveniently given an oral or written answer may be circulated at a later date.

Previously notified to the Chairman.

To consider the following applications.

List No. 031. *

List No. 600. *

(a)     Appeal Decision on Golan Croft, Cranbrook Road. To note the Planning Appeal Decision made by the The Planning Inspectorate in relation to an appeal made by the applicant of Golan Croft, Cranbrook Road against the decision of Ashford Borough Council. *

(b)     Appeal Application -19/01669/AS – Smallhythe House, Tawny Bank, Oakengates, Woodberry and Micken Lodge, Smallhythe Road.  Appeal by Churchill Retirement Living Ltd against Ashford Borough Council’s failure to determine a planning application for the demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment to form 54 apartments for older persons with associated communal facilities, parking and landscaping.*

(a)         Selective Neighbourhood Plan Working Group. To note feedback from a meeting held on 3rd February 2021. Mrs S. Nepp will provide a 5 minute update.*

To consider a response to the proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the introduction of the new design document called “National Model Design code”.*

To consider a planning training session for Tenterden Town Council.*

(a)         Public Footpath AB68 & AB69. To note the closure of Public Footpath AB68 & AB69 between their junction with Public Footpath AB36 at Tilden Gill and Priory Way and their junction with Public Footpath AB35 at Belgar.*

(b)         Claims relating to restricted byways AB27 and AB28 and footpath AB35. To note and consider the claimed amendment to the particulars of Restricted Byway AB27 to record gates as limitations and to record a width; Claimed downgrading to Public Footpath status of Restricted Byways AB27 and AB28; Claimed amendment to the alignment of Public Footpath – The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 – Section 53.*

(c)         Proposed Signal Controlled Pedestrian Crossing - Outside Spires, A28 Ashford Road, St Michaels. To note and consider a proposal to install a new signalised pedestrian crossing on the A28 Ashford Road outside Spires assisted living residential premises.*

(d)         Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Notice of the Emergency Closure of Bridleway AB56. To note the emergency closure of Bridleway AB56 between Smallhythe Road and Reading Street for a distance of 3400 metres because of potential danger to the public as a result of surface damage while repairs are undertaken.*

(e)         Ancient Oak/Veteran Tree between Redrow & Kiln Field – To note a copy of Kent Wildlife Trust’s Report along with the additional documentation which has been supplied to the Tree Officer at ABC.*

(f)          Public Footpath AB32 Definitive Map Modification Order 2020. To note the modification of the Definitive Map for the AB32. *

(g)         Planning Application No. 21/00251/AS – Breton Court, Grange Road.  Lawful Development Certificate - Confirmation sought that a commencement of the construction work at Breton Court and the construction of the link ground beams in accordance with planning permission 16/00751/AS has been made thus constituting an effective start. Original permitted application is for: Demolition of the west wing involving the loss of 3 bedrooms and the erection of a detached building and associated works to accommodate 24 bedrooms for use in conjunction with the existing care home.*

(h)         Planning Application No. 21/00237/AS – Public Convenience at St. Michael’s Recreation Ground, Ashford Road – Erection of security fencing to maintenance facility. To note that this application is in but the Town Council will not be commenting.

None.

No decision may be made, but matters involving an exchange of information may be discussed.