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

Mr Davies, an objector, Councillor Robinson of Ulcombe Parish Council, and Ms Beeken, agent for the applicant, addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:

1.  That permission be granted subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report, with the amendment of condition 8 (Tree Planting) to ensure that the planting scheme is viable in the long term.  This to include consideration, in consultation with the Council’s Landscape Team, of the size, quantity and location of the trees, appropriate soil preparation and aftercare.

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

3.  That a Tree Preservation Order be made to protect the trees once in place.

Voting:  11 – For  1 – Against  0 – Abstentions