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

In introducing the application, the Planning Officer advised Members that following a review of the Officers’ report, Marden Parish Council had withdrawn its request that the application be determined by the Planning Committee, but still maintained its objections.

RESOLVED:

1.  That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report with the amendment of condition 11 b) (Landscaping Details - Species) to require Buckthorn, Damson, Dogwood, Hawthorn and Hazel as appropriate species for the area in line with the Maidstone Landscape Character Assessment Supplement 2012.

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

Voting:  11 – For  1 – Against  0 – Abstentions

Rolled over to the adjourned meeting on 27 June 2024.