The
Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and
Development.
The
Chairman read out statements on behalf of Boughton Monchelsea
Parish Council and Mr Blythin, agent for the applicant.
Contrary to the recommendation of the Head of Planning and
Development, the Committee agreed to refuse permission. In making this decision, Members considered
the development to be an over-intensive form
of development of the site with the consequential jarring with the
spatial character of the immediate surrounding area contrary to
policies DM1 and DM11 of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan
2017.
It was
further considered that the less than substantial harm arising from
the development to the nearby heritage assets was not outweighed by
the very limited public benefits arising from the proposal contrary
to policies SP18, DM1 and DM4 of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan
2017.
RESOLVED: That
permission be refused and that the Head of
Planning and Development be given delegated powers to finalise the
reason(s) for refusal to include those key issues cited
above.
Voting: 9
– For 2
– Against 0 -
Abstentions