Agricultural workers’ dwelling at Rooks Hill, Underriver

“- 26/00805/FUL Revised expiry date 7 September 2026 Proposal: Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling with photovoltaic panels. Post and rail fencing with gate. Proposed driveway and associated hard and soft landscaping. Location: Land South East Of Broadhoath Wood, Rooks Hill, Underriver Kent Ward(s): Seal & Weald Item for decision This planning application was called to Development Management Committee by Councillor Thornton.”

“It’s noted that a new septic tank is to be installed to deal with the foul drainage. The applicant must ensure that the septic tank complies the Environment Agency’s general binding rules for septic tanks.” KCC Highways “Referring to the above description, it would appear that this development proposal does not meet the criteria to warrant involvement from the Highway Authority in accordance with the current consultation protocol arrangements.” Thames Water “Having reviewed…”

“An existing agricultural dwelling already exists elsewhere on the holding. • The dwelling could be located elsewhere. • Impact on the Green Belt and National Landscape. • No landscape assessment has been provided. • Cumulative impact with previous developments and precedent. • Financial figures have been redacted. • Traffic impact is not acceptable. • Impact on biodiversity. • Impact on Ancient Woodland and SSSI.”

“It was moved by the Chairman that the recommendations within the report, as amended by the Late Observations, be agreed.”

“The motion was put to the vote and it was…”

“Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:”

“13) Except where specifically approved by this planning application, and despite any provisions made within the Schedule 2, Part 2, Class A of the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development (Amendment) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and reenacting that order with or without modification), no fences or other means of enclosure shall be erected without express planning permission being granted by the Local Planning Authority.”