Minutes:
Robert Freeman introduced the report to Members on behalf of the Case Officer and said that the application had been referred to the Committee as the recommendation was contrary to the views of Chipperfield Parish Council.
Chipperfield Parish Councillor Bryant spoke in objection to the application.
Simon Rowberry spoke in support of the application.
Councillor Oguchi and Councillor Uttley did not maintain connection so could not take part in the voting.
Having there been no proposer to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation, It was proposed by Councillor Tindall and seconded by Councillor Riddick to Refuse the application due to over development.
Vote:
For: 8 Against: 1 Abstained: 2
Resolved: That planning permission beRefused due to the following reasons,
The proposed development, in view of its layout, site coverage, density and design, is considered to result in a cramped over development of the site which is harmful to the character and appearance of the Chipperfield Conservation Area. As such the proposals would be contrary to Policies CS11, CS12 and CS27 of the Core Strategy and Saved Policy 120 and Appendix 3 of the Local Plan 1991-2011