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

Councillor Steve Mayes of Boxley Parish Council addressed the meeting.

Mr Ralph Cooley, for the applicant, addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:

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

The strengthening of condition 2 (Landscape) to extend the planting season from October to March.

2.  That delegated powers be given to the Head of Development Management 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  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions