Councillor Ash stated that he had been
lobbied.
The Committee considered the report of the
Head of Planning and Development.
Councillor Hinder for Boxley Parish Council (against) addressed the
meeting.
Contrary to the recommendation of the Head of
Planning and Development, the Committee agreed to refuse
permission. In making this decision, Members felt that the roof
tiles which had been used were out of character and harmful to the
appearance of the buildings and were inappropriate in the context
of the setting of the Listed Buildings and Conservation Area,
contrary to paragraphs 58, 60, 61, 64, 131 and 137 of the National
Planning Policy Framework.
RESOLVED: That permission be
refused for the following reason:
That the roof tiles which had been used were
out of character and harmful to the appearance of the buildings and
were inappropriate in the context of the setting of the Listed
Buildings and Conservation Area, contrary to paragraphs 58, 60, 61,
64, 131 and 137 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Voting: 11 –
For 2 – Against 0 –
Abstentions