The Committee considered the report and the urgent
update report of the Head of Planning and Development.
Ms Kemp, an objector, addressed the meeting in
person.
In the absence of a representative of a
residents’ association/amenity group, Mr Lindley, another
objector, addressed the meeting with the Chairman’s
discretion in person.
Contrary to the recommendation of the Head of
Planning and Development, the Committee agreed to refuse
permission. In making this decision,
Members considered that:
The proposed development by the addition of the
window and door to the front would be a jarring addition to the
character of the street scene and would upset the rhythm and the
style of the street scene and result in a proliferation of cars to
the front of the dwelling harming its character contrary to Policy
DM1 of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan 2017.
RESOLVED: That
permission be refused and that the Head of Planning and Development
be given delegated powers to finalise the reasons for refusal to
include the key issues cited above.
Voting:
11 – For 1 –
Against 0
– Abstentions
Note:
Councillor M Rose did not participate in the voting as she had not
been present for all of the discussion on the
application.