The
Head of Development Management advised the Committee that although
he was aware of the strong local opposition to application
(20/505751/EIFUL – Reed Court Farm, Hunton Road, Marden,
Tonbridge, Kent) and the length of time it had been under
consideration, he was also mindful that the NPPF and the draft
Local Plan Review were generally favourable in terms of economic
development. It was his strong
recommendation that the application be withdrawn from the agenda
for the following reasons:
·
The methodology of the assessment of potential
nitrate and phosphate pollution of the River Beult required further
consideration specifically in terms of the revised views of Natural
England.
·
It was necessary to ascertain precisely what
development was proposed within flood zones 3a and 3b.
·
Counsel’s opinion should be sought on how a
recent High Court case relating to the potential contradictions
between the NPPF and Planning Practice Guidance in terms of the
flood risk sequential test affected consideration of this
application.
Councillor Burton (Visiting Member) addressed the
meeting.
RESOLVED: That agreement be given to the
withdrawal of application 20/505751/EIFUL from the agenda with the
proviso that the matter be expedited as quickly as
possible.
Voting: 7
– For 5
– Against 0 -
Abstentions
