The Committee considered the report of the Head of Development Management.

Ms Diamond, an objector, and Mrs Bowie, Clerk to Ulcombe Parish Council, addressed the meeting remotely.

Mr Tamsett addressed the meeting in person on behalf of the applicant.

RESOLVED:

1.  That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report with:

The amendment of condition 1 (a) (v) (Site Development Scheme) to specify the installation of a bat tube;

The amendment of condition 2 (Landscaping) to secure the provision of an enhanced level of planting as the building is now permanent;

The amendment of condition 6 (External Lighting) to ensure that any external lighting is rural sensitive, providing security whilst at the same time protecting dark sky characteristics, amenity and biodiversity;

The addition of an informative encouraging the applicant to adapt all lighting across the wider site to accord with the same principles of managing the impacts of artificial light; and

The addition of an informative encouraging the applicant to commission an energy efficiency report to identify where improvements to the building can be undertaken.

2.  That the Head of Development Management be given delegated powers to be able to add, settle or amend any necessary planning conditions and informatives in line with the matters set out in the recommendation and as resolved by the Planning Committee.

Voting:  12 – For  0 – Against  1 – Abstention

Note:  Councillor Kimmance left the meeting after consideration of this application (8.07 p.m.).