Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development.

Councillor Kenward, the Chairman of Ulcombe Parish Council, addressed the meeting in person.

RESOLVED:

1.  That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report with:

An additional condition requiring the provision of an electric vehicle charging point; and

  The amendment of condition 4 (Site Development Scheme) to require:

  (a)  native species hedgerow planting along the southern edge of the site; and

  (b)  the implementation of the landscaping/planting scheme in the first available planting season following approval of the Site Development Scheme, subject to this not having an impact on the rest of the phasing of the condition requirements.

2.  That the Head of Planning and Development be given delegated powers to finalise the wording of the additional and amended conditions and to amend any other conditions as a consequence.

3.  That the applicant be informed that Members are keen to ensure that the landscaping/planting scheme is implemented in accordance with the required timescale.

Voting:  8 – For  0 – Against  3 – Abstentions