All
Members stated that they had been lobbied.
The
Committee considered the report and the urgent update reports of
the Head of Planning and Development.
Councillor Burnham of Staplehurst Parish Council and Councillor
Perry (Visiting Member) addressed the meeting.
RESOLVED: That
permission be granted subject to the
conditions set out in the report, as amended by the second urgent
update report, and the following additional informative:
The
applicant is encouraged to plant fruit trees to the east of the
stable block.
Voting: 5 –
For
4 – Against 5
– Abstentions
Note:
1.
Chairman’s casting vote in favour of granting
permission.
2. Arising from
consideration of this application, the Landscape Officer was asked
to liaise with the applicant on the content of the landscaping
scheme.