The
Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and
Development.
The
Chairman read out statements on behalf of Councillor Poulter of
Sutton Valence Parish Council and Mr Bland, agent for the
applicant.
Councillor Young (Visiting Member) addressed the
meeting.
RESOLVED: That consideration of this
application be deferred to:
Reconsider the level of renewables to be provided within the
scheme with a view to achieving a 20% target;
Explore
with KCC Highways and the applicant the opportunities to improve
pedestrian crossings within the vicinity of the site and Warmlake
crossroads;
Re-examine the density or configuration of the scheme and the
quantum of open space provided; with an emphasis upon enhancing the
front boundary screening to North Street;
Re-examine the landscaping scheme to include species,
composition, a Landscape and Ecological Management Plan setting
parameters for the long-term maintenance of the vegetation, wet
SUDS, and an enhanced landscaped buffer to the site frontage to
soften the gateway to Sutton Valence; and
Consider whether local needs affordable housing can be
provided.
Voting: 13
– For 0 –
Against 0
- Abstentions