Councillor Clark stated that he had been lobbied.
The
Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and
Development.
Mr
McKay, for the applicant, and Councillor D Mortimer (Visiting
Member) addressed the meeting.
RESOLVED: That
consideration of this application be deferred to:
·
Investigate the scope for improved pedestrian links
from the site entrance to existing footways;
·
Seek the advice of Kent Highway Services on the
cumulative impact of new development in the area on the highway
network;
·
Enable a representative of Kent Highway Services to
be in attendance when the application is discussed;
·
Review the density, design and layout of the scheme
having regard to the topography, setting and history of the site
and seek to secure the provision of structural landscaping;
and
·
Discuss with the Council’s Parks and Open
Spaces Team whether the proposed Open Space Contribution might be
spent at other sites within the immediate area subject to CIL
compliance checks.
Voting: 11 –
For 0 –
Against 0 –
Abstentions