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

RESOLVED:

1.  That subject to the prior completion of a legal agreement in such terms as the Head of Legal Services may advise to secure the following:-

·  A contribution of £11,142.50 for Maidstone Borough Council Parks and Leisure towards the provision or improvement of open and green spaces within a 2km radius of the site; and

·  A contribution of £11,142.50 towards the improvement of health care facilities within a 2.2km radius of the site.

the Head of Development Management be given delegated powers to grant permission subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report and the following additional informative:-

The applicant is advised to use ‘swift bricks’ in the eaves of the properties to provide biodiversity enhancements.

2.  That the details of hard and soft landscaping are to be agreed in consultation with the Ward Members, Parish Council and Councillor Harwood.

Voting:  13 – For  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions