Replacement garage and workshop at 2 Keepers Cottage, West Peckham, Sevenoaks

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing existing outbuildings and building one replacement for garaging, workshop and storage linked to the existing home.

“Proposed demolition of existing garage/workshop/store and replace with new…”

“Description of Proposal: Planning permission is sought for the demolition of the existing outbuildings and erection of a replacement single building to provide garaging and workshop/storage in association with the existing residential dwelling. The intention is to use timber or profiled metal sheeting for the walls with a fibre cement or concrete roof tile.”

Officer report

The site and its history

The site is in countryside Green Belt woodland, with a public right of way, and has a long history of related applications and refusals.

“Concerns over impacts of the proposal upon the Green Belt’ 3. The Site: The site lies in the countryside, within the green belt. The site lies within an area of ancient woodland and local wildlife site. A PROW MR306 runs to the eastern site boundary.”

“The site comprises a semi-detached cottage set in woodland. The residential curtilage stetches to the south with a detached annex. The buildings to which the application relates are a series of single storey outbuildings located in the south east corner of the site.”

Officer report

What consultees said

The parish council, neighbours and site notice produced no response, while a councillor raised concerns about Green Belt impacts.

“88/10123/FUL Grant With Conditions - 30 March 1988 Conversion of single dwelling into two. Consultees: PC: No response 5.2 Councillor Palmer: Riase concerns over impacts on the Green Belt 5.3 Neighbours: No response 5.4 Site Notice: No response 6. Relevant Policy Considerations 6.1 The Adopted Local Development Plan comprising: Tonbridge & Malling Borough Core Strategy (2007) Managing Development and the Environment DPD (2010) Saved Policies (Local Plan) (1998)”

Officer report

Who spoke

A speaker represented Platt Parish Council.

What members discussed

Members supported the development in principle but expressed concern about the proposed roof height and clarified the restriction on separate residential use.

“The application sought permission to demolish the existing outbuildings and the erection of a replacement single building to provide garaging and workshop/storage in association with the existing residential dwelling.”

“Due regard was given to the determining issues, conditions, reasons and informatives as detailed in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health. Whilst the principle of development was supported, concern was expressed about the height of the roof of the proposed new building.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

After a formal vote, members were minded to approve subject to amending the materials condition, negotiating the roof design and pitch, and delegated final approval.

“RESOLVED: That the Area Planning Committee were minded to approve the application in accordance with the submitted details, conditions, reasons and informatives set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health, subject to:”

“(2) further negotiations in respect of the design and pitch of the roof; and…”

Minutes