Councillors Ash, Hinder, Nelson-Gracie and Paine stated that they had been lobbied.

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

Mr Harlock, an objector, Councillor Morris of Harrietsham Parish Council (against) and Mr Hick, for the applicant, addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:  That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report, as amended by the urgent update report, and the following informative:-

You are advised that the incorporation of bat boxes and bat tubes in the roof of the annexe is recommended to encourage biodiversity pursuant to advice contained within PPS9

Voting:  11 – For  1 – Against  1 – Abstention