All Members of the Committee stated
that they had been lobbied.
The Committee considered the report
and the urgent update report of the Head of Planning.
Mr
Golding, an objector, Councillor Perry, of Staplehurst Parish
Council,Mr Lewis for the
applicant, and Councillor Hotson addressed the meeting.
RESOLVED: That the consideration of
the application be deferred to enable
officers to liaise with the applicant to regularise the site in
terms of receiving an application that causes the least damage to
the countryside, and that Ward Councillors and one representative
from Staplehurst Parish Council be involved in the discussion.
Voting:
12 – For 1
– Against 0
– Abstentions