The
Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and
Development.
The
Chairman read out statements on behalf of Mr Barrett, an objector,
and Mr Morfey, the applicant.
In the
absence of a statement from Boxley
Parish Council, the Chairman read out a statement on behalf of Mr
Dixon who also objected to the application.
RESOLVED:
1. That permission
be granted subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report with:
An
additional condition requiring the installation of renewables;
and
The
amendment of the second sentence of condition 5 (Biodiversity
Enhancements) to read: The scheme shall consist of the enhancement
of biodiversity through integrated methods into the design and
appearance of the extension by means such as bat tubes and bee
bricks.
2. That the Head
of Planning and Development be given delegated powers to finalise
the wording of the amended and additional conditions and to amend
any other conditions as a
consequence.
Voting: 12
– For 0 –
Against 0
- Abstentions
Note: Having
stated that she was a Member of Boxley
Parish Council’s Environment Committee which had discussed
this application, Councillor Brindle did not participate in the
discussion or the voting.