The
Committee considered the report of the Head of Development
Management.
Councillor Sheppard of Boxley Parish
Council, Mr Whitlock, the applicant, and Councillor Hinder,
Visiting Member, addressed the meeting in person.
RESOLVED:
1. That permission
be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report
with:
The
strengthening of condition 5 (Renewables) to require the provision
of a solar PV array on the south-west facing elevation of the
garage roof; and
The
amendment of condition 4 (Enhancement of Biodiversity) to (a)
delete reference to at least one integrated method and widen
the range of biodiversity enhancements to be provided integrally
and within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse and (b) require
ecologically appropriate planting adjacent to the
woodland.
2. That the Head
of Development Management be given delegated powers to be able to
settle or amend any necessary planning conditions in line with the
matters set out in the recommendation and as resolved by the
Planning Committee.
Voting: 12
– For 1 –
Against 0
– Abstentions
FURTHER RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING
AND INFRASTRUCTURE: That
clarification be provided in the proposed Design and Sustainability
Development Plan Document regarding the design and longevity
robustness of ecological measures sought in developments to enable
a tougher approach in terms of monitoring.