The
Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and
Development.
Contrary to the recommendation of the Head of Planning and
Development, the Committee agreed to refuse permission. In making this decision, Members considered
that:
The
very limited public benefits arising from the proposal did not
clearly and convincingly justify the demolition of the curtilage
listed building and therefore did not outweigh the less than
substantial harm resulting from the demolition of the
building.
The
curtilage listed building still retains an important functional
relationship with the setting and context of the Grade II listed
farmhouse and the understanding of its relationship with the former
farmyard.
The
works to demolish the curtilage listed building are considered
contrary to policies SP18 and DM4 of the Maidstone Borough Local
Plan 2017 and paragraphs 193, 194 and 196 of the NPPF.
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: 7
– For 2
– Against 2 –
Abstentions
Note:
Councillor English left the meeting during consideration of this
application (6.41 p.m.). He returned
shortly after and did not participate further in the discussion and
voting on the application.