To consider the attached report (Parts 2 and 5).

The Council operates a scheme of public speaking at meetings of the Planning Committee.  All applications on which the public has registered to speak will be taken first.  Requests to speak at the meeting must be registered with Democratic Services (democraticservices@swale.gov.uk or call 01795 417328) by noon on Wednesday 4 March 2020.

Tabled Papers added 5 March 2020.

PART 2

Applications for which PERMISSION is recommended

There were tabled papers for this item.

Mr Scott Finch, the Applicant, spoke in support of the application.

The Chairman moved the officer recommendation to approve the application and this was seconded by the Vice-Chairman.

A Ward Member who was also a member of the Planning Committee spoke against the application. He raised the following points: the proposed development would cause demonstrable harm to residents and local school children; there was a lack of parking in the area; loss of a footpath and recreation area; the local roads and infrastructure were at breaking point; Sandling Way was a dangerous access point; this was infill development and it was over-intensive.

A Ward Member who was not a member of the Planning Committee spoke against the application.

Members were invited to debate the application and made points which included:

·         Needed a clear analysis of the traffic implications of the Barton Hill Drive application;

·         this site was not allocated for housing;

·         the site was difficult to get to and was not in a suitable location;

·         it was a quiet walk, and the development would completely change the aspect for local people;

·         it was over-development;

·         this was unnecessary and unsuitable; and

·         not happy with the ecological mitigation measures.

In response, the Major Projects Officer suggested a condition could be added to the application to state that none of the dwellings be occupied before M2 Junction 5 was either commenced or finished.

Councillor Tony Winckless moved a motion for a site meeting.  This was seconded by Councillor Mike Baldock.  On being put to the vote the motion was agreed.

Resolved:  That application 18/506328/OUT be deferred to allow the Planning Working Group to meet on site.

The Area Planning Officer explained that there was an error on page 66 of the report and the dimensions should read: 3.3 metre width; 1.4 metre depth and 1.8 metre height.

The Chairman moved the officer recommendation to approve the application and this was seconded by the Vice-Chairman.

Councillor Mike Baldock, who called-in the application, explained that the bin stores had appeared, without planning permission.  He said they should be located in a more suitable location as they stuck out into the street view.  He also considered they would be used by passers-by.

Members were invited to debate the application and made points which included:

·         These were an eyesore;

·         the bins themselves could be placed in this position  ...  view the full minutes text for item 618