The Planning Consultant introduced the application as set out in the report.  He reported that one additional objection had been received raising concerns already covered in the original Committee report.

Parish Councillor Paul Townson, representing Teynham Parish Council, spoke against the application.

Julian Moat, the Applicant, spoke in support of the application.

The Chair moved the officer recommendation to approve the application, and this was seconded by Councillor James Hunt.

The Chair invited Members to make comments and points raised included:

·         The applicant had not addressed the concerns of Members raised at the previous Committee meeting in relation to air pollution and GP provision;

·         the application did not comply with Policy DM6 (Managing transport demand and impact) of the Swale Borough Local Plan (SBLP) 2017, in terms of air pollution;

·         there were no mitigation measures being provided to reduce air pollution;

·         disappointed that Southern Water (SW) had not provided any reassurance that the current sewerage plant would be upgraded;

·         the application should not be considered until SW had agreed to resolve the existing sewerage issues;

·         the services for Teynham including electricity supply were at ‘breaking point’;

·         the applicant was not interested in providing a GP surgery;

·         the application did not comply with paragraph 11 of Policy MU4 (Land at Frognal Lane, Teynham) of the SBLP 2017, which required improvements to health provision in Teynham;

·         concerned that the assumptions in respect of air pollution had been based on evidence from Newington rather than Teynham ;

·         the size of the plot was not large enough to accommodate 289 dwellings and a sports pavilion;

·         concerned that some of the new dwellings would be overlooked;

·         this was a poor design;

·         welcomed the 33% affordable homes being offered, the noise barrier, and the 100-year lease on the sports pavilion;

·         concerned about the proposed communal car parking areas which may not be used and could lead to anti-social behaviour; and

·         the design was too ‘car-centric’ with no pedestrian-only areas.

In response, the Planning Consultant reminded Members that the application was for Reserved Matters on the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale sought for the application.  To assist he detailed and presented plans which showed: the Outline planning permission: Illustrative Masterplan; Design Development – Concept Plan; Design Development – Framework Plan Options 1 & 2; and the Preferred Framework plan Option 3.  The Planning Consultant presented details of how the proposed road layout and car parking had been developed.   With regard to landscaping he reported that community allotments and tree planting were proposed.

The Chief Planning Officer reported that, as set out in the report, the development would achieve a 56% reduction in carbon emissions exceeding building regulations. 

Councillor Tony Winckless moved the following amendment:  That a condition be imposed requiring that no construction traffic be allowed to access Frognal Lane, Teynham. 

The Senior Lawyer (Planning) advised that such a condition would not be enforceable, but could be imposed as an informative.

The Planning Consultant reported that a condition could be imposed restricting construction traffic from using Frognal Lane, Teynham.  He explained that if the applicant required flexibility on any such condition, they could apply for a minor material amendment.

Councillor Derek Carnell seconded the amendment, and on being put to the vote it was agreed by Members.

In accordance with procedure rule 3.1.19(2), a recorded vote was taken on the motion and voting was as follows:

For: Councillors Carnell, Brawn, Harrison, Hunt, Marchington, Martin, Valls, Watson and Winckless. Total equals 9.

Against: Councillors Bowen, Baldock, R Palmer and Speed.  Total equals 4.

Abstain:  Total equals 0.

Resolved:  That application 23/505541/REM be approved as per the recommendation in the report and the imposition of an additional condition requiring that no construction traffic be allowed to access Frognal Lane, Teynham.