The Committee considered the report and the urgent update report of the Head of Planning and Development.

The Chairman read out statements on behalf of Coxheath Parish Council and Mr Gordon, the applicant.

During the discussion, it was pointed out that recommended condition 11 was two conditions which needed to be separated and renumbered together with the remaining conditions.

RESOLVED:  That consideration of this application be deferred to:

Seek comments from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service about safety, access to the dwelling for a Fire Engine, whether they can service the property in the event of a fire and whether a sprinkler system is required;

Seek confirmation as to whether the application site is located within the boundary of the larger village of Coxheath; and

Add conditions to secure biodiversity enhancements to include bird, bat and bee bricks; renewables (an exemplar scheme); and no Sycamore trees and plastic guards.

Voting:  11 – For  0 – Against  1 – Abstention