All Members stated that they had been lobbied.

The Committee considered the report and the urgent update report of the Head of Planning.

Mr Blundell addressed the meeting on behalf of the applicant.

RESOLVED:  That subject to the prior completion of a Section 106 legal agreement in such terms as the Head of Legal Services may advise to secure the following:-

·  A contribution of £30,000 for Maidstone Borough Council Parks and Open Space towards the enhancement of the existing skate park and the provision of outdoor gym equipment at the Parkwood Recreation Ground;

AND

·  The provision of a minimum of 40% affordable housing,

the Head of Planning be given delegated powers to grant permission subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report, as amended by the urgent update report, and the additional conditions set out in the urgent update report.

Voting:  8 – For  0 – Against  3 – Abstentions