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

Mr Jones (an objector) addressed the meeting by video link on behalf of the “Give Peas a Chance Group”.

Councillor Mrs Gooch (Visiting Member) read out statements on behalf of Barming and Teston Parish Councils.

The Chairman read out a statement on behalf of Ms Wilford, agent for the applicant.

Councillors Harper and Mrs Gooch (Visiting Members) addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:

1.  That subject to:

  A.  Further negotiations in consultation with a Delivery Group comprising the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee, Councillors Mrs Gooch, Kimmance and Vizzard (Local Members), the Planning Committee Political Group Spokespersons, a representative of Barming Parish Council, representatives of KCC Highways and the applicant, and Officers to address the following issues:

·  On-site open space and its treatment, including the exact nature of the use and operation, landscaping and demarcation of the green spaces, and ecological enhancements and connectivity; and the potential for off-site biodiversity enhancements; and

·  Transportation, permeability of the site and links with the existing highway network, including public transport, emergency access arrangements and the potential for a 20 mph Traffic Regulation Order;

AND

  B.  The prior completion of a legal agreement in such terms as the Head of Legal Partnership may advise to secure the Heads of Terms set out in the report,

the Head of Planning and Development be given delegated powers to grant permission subject to the conditions and informative set out in the report and the additional condition set out in the urgent update report, and to be able to settle, add or amend any necessary Heads of Terms and planning conditions in line with the matters set out in the recommendation, as resolved by the Planning Committee and with the express details on those specific matters as set out above negotiated in consultation with the Delivery Group.

2.  That in the event of majority agreement not being reached on the issues to be negotiated in consultation with the Delivery Group, these issues must be reported back to the Planning Committee for resolution.

Voting:  6 – For  3 – Against  3 – Abstentions