All Members stated
that they had been lobbied.
The Committee
considered the report and the urgent update report of the Head of
Planning.
Mr Staunton-Lambert,
an objector, Councillor Perry of Staplehurst Parish Council
(against), Mr Timothy, for the applicant, and Councillor D
Mortimer, a Visiting Member (against), addressed the meeting.
RESOLVED: That permission be refused for the reason set out
in the report.
Voting: 6 –
For
5 – Against 2
– Abstentions