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

Mr Horner, an objector, Councillor Andrew of Loose Parish Council (against) and Councillor Mrs Grigg (against) addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:  That permission be refused for the reasons set out in the report with the amendment of reason for refusal no.1 as follows:-

The development is considered to be contrary to policies CC1 and CC6 of the South East Plan 2009 and the guidance contained in PPS1 and PPS3 in that, by virtue of the scale, the extent of site coverage and the backland location, the proposed block of semi-detached bungalows (and associated development and paraphernalia) would be a visually jarring element, out of character with the prevailing pattern and grain of development in the area and thus harmful to the visual amenities of the area.

Voting:  12 – For  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions

Note:  Councillor Garland entered the meeting after consideration of this application (6.25 p.m.)