Outdoor seating area at Millies Beach Bar, Westgate-on-Sea

“This is a retrospective application for the change of use of the land for the siting of tables and seating. The application is for the change of use of the land, and is not considering the type/design of tables or seating.”

“It is noted that the tables and chairs are not fixed to the ground but are moved around within the application site, but the land has been used for a number of years for this purpose although the types of tables and seating have changed over that period.”

“It is not considered that there is any adverse impact on the character or appearance of the area, the adjacent conservation area, highways, flooding or ecology from the application and it is considered that with appropriate safeguarding conditions any potential impact on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers can be safeguarded.”

“The application is, therefore, recommended for approval.”

“Further guidance for applicants, including information about how to clarify the highway boundary and links to application forms for vehicular crossings and other highway matters, may be found on Kent County Council's website: https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/highway-permits-and-licences/highways- permissionsand-technical-guidance. Alternatively, KCC Highways and Transportation may be contacted by telephone: 03000 418181”

“TDC Environmental Health: Final Comment - Environmental Health has reviewed the application and the recommendation is as follows:”

“Councillor Makinson proposed and Councillor Boyd seconded that the officer recommendation for approval be agreed, subject to the following conditions:”

“When put to the vote the motion was CARRIED.”

“The application site shall not be utilised by patrons of Millies Bar other than between the hours of 09:00 until 22:00 between 1st April and 30th September each year; and 09:00 until 21:00 between 1st October and 31st March the following year.”

“3 Prior to the erection or installation of external lighting at the site details of such shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No external lighting other than that agreed by the Local Planning Authority shall be erected or installed at the site…”