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

In presenting the application, the Principal Planning Officer advised the Committee that, since publication of the agenda, one further representation had been received in support of the proposals.

Councillor Sharp of Staplehurst Parish Council addressed the meeting in person.

Ms Dunn addressed the meeting remotely on behalf of the applicant.

RESOLVED:  That consideration of this application be deferred:

(1)  To ask the applicant to provide further information to clarify:

  (a)  The foul drainage flows from the site; and

(b)  The volume of capacity being provided (by the holding tank) and how it will be maintained to ensure that it retains such capacity.

(2)  For the additional information to be reviewed by an independent expert drainage consultant.

This is to satisfy the Committee that the volume of flows will be accommodated by the proposed works.

Voting:  11 – For  0 – Against  2 – Abstentions