SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00438/HOUSE
Site : /

5 Sealcroft Cottages, Childsbridge Lane, Seal,

KENT TN15 0BY

Proposal: / Proposed confirmation of building being used to run a repair service for lawn mowers and agricultural machinery.
Support: / No.
Objection
and Reasons:
/ Object. The Parish Council believes this property is in the green belt and may be outside the village built envelope. SDC should therefore consider whether the size of the proposed extension breaches the relevant (50%) rule.
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00380/TELNOT
Site : /

Foxbury Farm, Telecommunications Equipment

Broadhoath, Seal, Kent TN15 0LW

Proposal: / 3No antennas to be swapped out, new cabinet to be installed.
Support: / Yes
Objection
and Reasons:
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00634/HOUSE
Site : /

Tamaris, Childsbridge Way, Seal, Kent TN15 0DG

Proposal: / Erection of a single storey rear extension and garage conversion. Installation of 3 roof lights.
Support: / Yes, but see comment below.
Objection
and Reasons:
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments: / SDC should satisfy themselves that there would still be 2 useable off-road parking spaces at the property.
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00335/LDCPR
Site : /

4 Meadowlands, Seal, Sevenoaks

Kent TN15 0DH
Proposal: / Erection of a greenhouse.
Support: / Yes
Objection
and Reasons:
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00578/HOUSE
Site : /

Rustlings, Bridle Road, Seal, Kent TN15 0JR

Proposal: / Construction of a single storey side extension, entrance porch, additional rooflights and bat to the front with various internal and fenestration alterations.
Support: / Yes.
Objection
and Reasons:
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00566/FUL
Site : /

Garden Cottage, The Coppice, Lower Bitchet Green, Kent TN15 0ND

Proposal: / Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new two-storey dwelling.
Support: / Yes – but see comments below.
Objection
and Reasons:
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments: / SDC should satisfy itself that the proposed new dwelling is not more than 50% larger than the existing dwelling.
A condition should be attached requiring demolition of the existing dwelling before the new property is built.
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00547/HOUSE
Site : /

84 Childsbridge Lane, Seal, Kent TN15 0BW

Proposal: / The erection of a single storey rear extension and ground floor front bay window, flank dormer to allow access to loft conversion and garage conversion into living accommodation.
Support: / Yes
Objection
and Reasons:
/ .
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00483/HOUSE & SE/16/00483/LBCALT
Site : /

Rumshott Manor, St Julians Road, Underriver

Kent TN15 0RX

Proposal: / Erection of a conservatory to the side of the property.
Support: / No
Objection
and Reasons:
/ Object. The property is Grade 2 listed and the Parish Council agrees with the Conservation Officer’s view that the proposed extension is inappropriate for this building. The Parish Council would also be concerned about causing damage to the fabric of the property.
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00438/HOUSE
Site : /

5 Sealcroft Cottages, Childsbridge Lane, Seal,

KENT TN15 0BY

Proposal: / Proposed confirmation of building being used to run a repair service for lawn mowers and agricultural machinery.
Support: / No.
Objection
and Reasons:
/ Object. The Parish Council believes this property is in the green belt and may be outside the village built envelope. SDC should therefore consider whether the size of the proposed extension breaches the relevant (50%) rule.
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00420/FUL
Site : /

Sakers, Stone Street, Seal, Kent TN15 0LJ

Proposal: / Erection of a new barn adjacent to current barn and tractor store to provide a farrowing building and outdoor runs for rare breed pigs.
Support: / No.
Objection
and Reasons:
/ Object. The Parish Council does not believe there is justification for another agricultural building at this property, as some of the reasons given in the Design and Access Statement appear to be no longer relevant (e.g.200 apple and 350 pear trees). In addition, the size and height of the proposed structure appears excessive for the proposed use, and thus detracts from the openness of the green belt to a greater degree than is necessary. SDC should consult its agricultural advisor on whether the proposal is necessary and appropriate in nature and size for the proposed use.
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/15/03912/FUL
Site : /

Entrance gates at Wildernesse Avenue, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 0EA

Proposal: / Provision of oak vehicular & pedestrian gates at junctions of Wildernesse Avenue with Seal Hollow Road, Park Lane & A25.
Support: / No.
Objection
and Reasons:
/ Object. Seal Parish Council has noted the Conservation Officer’s opinion and views regarding the regrettable necessity of allowing control gates. However, we do not believe that these are necessary or justifiable at the junction of Seal Road with the A25, as their installation at the east and west ends of Wildernesse Avenue alone would prevent ‘rat running’.
Whilst we welcome the current proposal to reduce the height of the gates to 1.2m and to remove the pedestrian gate and fencing at the Seal Drive/A25 entrance, we also do not agree that substantial gates are the correct solution, as this would inevitably create the effect of a gated community and would fundamentally alter the impression of openness and the way in which the Wildernesse Estate fits in with the rest of Seal village. We do not believe that rising arm barriers are inconsistent with section 12 of the NPPF or Policy EN4 of SDC’s ADMP.
We continue to have a strong preference for rising arm barriers, therefore, as these already exist at Woodland Rise and Parkfield on the Estate and represent an obvious precedent in terms of design. This is reinforced within the Wildernesse Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, which specifically draws attention to the ‘simplicity’ of the entrances to the estate utilising rising arm barriers. We also remain concerned about the risk of setting a precedent by installing gates and that this might be copied in other private roads around Sevenoaks.
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016

SEVENOAKS DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARISH /TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION RESPONSE

Reference : / SE/16/00584/FUL
Site : /

Bella Vista, Jubilee Rise, Seal, Kent TN15 0BH

Proposal: / Construction of a detached dwelling and formation of parking spaces (2 for each of new & existing dwelling). Removal of existing shed.
Support: / No.
Objection
and Reasons:
/ Object. The site immediately adjoins Seal Conservation Area at its eastern and northern boundaries and currently permits superb distant views to neighbouring properties. The siting, size and particularly the height of the proposed dwelling would in our view be over-bearing and intrusive to neighbouring properties. The proposed dwelling is in fact a 4 bedroom property (i.e. the 1st floor study). The rear garden of the retained property, Bella Vista, will be substantially reduced, thus losing amenity.
Seal Parish Council believes the property should be reduced in height, which might be achieved by a combination of lowering the ground floor, moving the footprint eastwards and/or reducing the ridge height. We do not believe the 2nd floor bedroom is justified, so that the roof pitch could be reduced. In addition, the proposed rear dormer window with Juliet balcony would overlook the property immediately to the north, which we believe is inappropriate.
The Parish Council has noted that the substantial tree at the corner of the plot at the junction of Jubilee Rise and School Lane has recently been heavily pruned. We believe that it will be necessary to protect and enhance the landscaping around the site boundaries (south, east and north).
No objection:
No comment:
Further Comments:
FROM: / SEAL PARISH COUNCIL
DATE: / 22nd March 2016