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

The Chairman read out a statement on behalf of Mr Adams for objectors.

The Democratic Services Officer read out a statement on behalf of Stockbury Parish Council.

Councillor Garten (Visiting Member) addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:

1.  That permission be granted subject to the conditions and informative set out in the report with:

  The deletion of the word “near” from the fifth line of condition 8 (Landscape Scheme) and the further amendment of the condition to (a) require the removal of the bamboo fencing and its replacement with a native species hedge; (b) specify that the landscape scheme shall exclude the planting of Sycamore trees; and (c) require the use of non-plastic tree guards; and

  The deletion of the word “or” from the fifth line of condition 10 (Biodiversity Enhancements) and the insertion of the word “and”.

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:  10 – For  1 – Against  0 – Abstentions