The
Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and
Development.
The
Chairman read out a statement on behalf of Staplehurst Parish
Council.
The
Chairman also read out a statement which had been submitted by Dr
Smith on behalf of residents of the Dickens Gate development in
support of the application.
Contrary to the recommendation of the Head of Planning and
Development, which was to raise no objection to the proposal, the
Committee agreed that a Hedgerow Retention Notice should be issued
on the grounds that the hedgerow is considered
to be important and the Council is not satisfied that the
circumstances justify its removal as proposed.
RESOLVED: That a Hedgerow Retention Notice be
issued on the grounds that the hedgerow is
considered to be important and the Council is not satisfied
that the circumstances justify its removal as proposed.
Voting: 12
– For 0 –
Against 0
- Abstentions