Detached three-bedroom dwelling at 1 Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks

What was proposed

The application proposed replacing a detached garage with a detached three-bedroom dwelling, rooflights, a green roof, repaired walls, a gate and landscaping.

“25/02939/FUL Revised expiry date 24 April 2026 Proposal: Demolition of the existing detached garage and erection of a detached dwelling with rooflights and green roof, repair of boundary walls, pedestrian gate and associated landscaping.”

“Description of proposal 2 Demolition of the existing detached garage and erection of a detached 3 bed dwelling with rooflights and green roof, repair of boundary walls, pedestrian gate and associated landscaping.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier proposals for a dwelling were refused and their appeals dismissed, while several garage, wall, extension and conservatory applications were granted.

“As amplified by amended drawing received 05.04.00 - GRANT 8 02/02864/CAC - Part demolition of boundary wall to improve vehicular access.(Cons) - GRANT 9 12/02499/FUL - Demolish existing garage and replace with new dwelling- REFUSE - (APPEAL DISMISSED) 10 12/02500/CAC - Demolish existing garage - GRANT 11 12/03178/HOUSE- The erection of single storey extension to the east elevation and the erection of garage, creation of new driveway and highway crossover - GRANT 12…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee heard from a speaker against the application, a speaker for it, a parish representative and a local member.

Members’ debate

Members discussed heritage, spacing and overdevelopment, while others supported the redesign, the Conservation Officer’s view, brownfield housing and downsizing.

“Members asked questions of clarification of the speakers and officers. They were advised that the tree officer had issued an informal opinion that the tree nearest the garage could potentially cause damage to its foundations, and that the Council would likely not object to its removal. The removed trees would be relocated, potentially within the blue-line site.”

“Members debated the motion. Some members expressed concerns regarding the impact on the listed and locally listed buildings in the vicinity. They were concerned that the proposal would constitute overdevelopment of the site and would negatively impact the conservation area, particularly with regard to the spacing between existing buildings.”

Minutes

The vote

The chair’s motion to agree the recommendation, as amended by late observations, was put to the vote.

“It was moved from the Chair that the recommendations within the report, as amended by the late observations, be agreed.”

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

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to fifteen conditions covering design, trees, construction, biodiversity, privacy, lighting, parking, charging and materials.

“4) No development (including demolition) shall take place until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (LPA). The Statement shall include details of: · The parking and turning areas for construction and delivery vehicles and site personnel, · Areas for the loading and unloading of plant and materials, · Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development, · Wheel washing facilities, · The…”

“11) No external lighting shall be installed unless the details are first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Only the approved details shall be implemented. Any details submitted for external lighting shall include a lighting plan, showing location and types of lighting which should meet the following requirements: · Be designed following best practice guidance within Bat Conservation Trust/Institute of Lighting Professional's 'Guidance Note…”

Minutes