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

The Chairman had already read out a statement on behalf of Councillor Kenward of Ulcombe Parish Council.

RESOLVED:

1.  That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report with the amendment of condition 4 (i) (Site Development Scheme) to:

(a)  Require the planting of the 5m wide landscape buffer area and then outside this area to the north the type 1 surface material  to be removed with the land left to regenerate naturally (details of how this will happen to be included in the Site Development Scheme);

(b)  Specify that the landscape scheme should not include the planting of Sycamore trees;

(c)  Specify the biodiversity enhancements to be provided; and

(d)  Require the re-instatement of a pond within the buffer area if possible.

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

Voting:  10 – For  0 – Against  1 - Abstention