The Chairman and
Councillors Boughton, Hemsley, Round and Prendergast stated that
they had been lobbied.
The Committee
considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development.
Mr Bouet, for objectors, Councillor Pyman of Headcorn
Parish Council (against) and Mr Parr, for the applicant, addressed
the meeting.
RESOLVED: That consideration of
this application be deferred (a) for further
investigation of the flood evacuation plan, including seeking
confirmation from the Environment Agency as to whether the initial
warning/informing system is possible as the occupants would be
holidaymakers and (b) to seek further information on details of the
private flood defence system.
Voting: 13 –
For 0 –
Against 0 –
Abstentions