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

The Chairman read out statements on behalf of Ms Goodhew, an objector, and Mr Cox, the applicant.

RESOLVED:  That consideration of this application be deferred to:

Negotiate the use of ragstone only for the exterior walls of the whole building;

Add a landscaping condition to secure native species hedgerow planting along the rear and side back garden boundaries;

Add a condition relating to external lighting given the proximity of Mote Park; and

Amend the wording of condition 11 (Biodiversity Enhancements) to remove reference to native species planting and to require integral niches for wildlife (bird, bat and bee bricks) and gaps under fences to allow the movement of wildlife.

Voting:   12 – For  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions