All Members except Councillor Butler stated that they had been lobbied.

The Committee considered the report and the urgent update report of the Head of Development Management.

Mr Roestenburg, an objector, and Councillor Fairfax of Staplehurst Parish Council (against) addressed the meeting.

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

Voting:  10 – For  0 – Against  1 – Abstention