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

The Chairman read out a statement which had been submitted by Councillor Sharp of Staplehurst Parish Council.

RESOLVED:

1.  That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report with (a) the amendment of condition 5 (Landscaping) to clarify that the landscape scheme shall comprise native species and (b) the amendment of the words in brackets in lines 2 and 3 of condition 6 (Arboricultural Amenity and Method Statement) to read:

  (e.g. through the use of no-dig construction if necessary)

2.  That the Head of Planning and Development be given delegated powers to finalise the wording of the amended conditions and to amend any other conditions as a consequence.

Voting:  12 – For  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions