Agenda item

REFUSED

Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 4 x four bed, 1 x five bed and 1 x six bed detached residential dwellings with associated vehicular access and parking and formation of community car parking area and village pond.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Julian Grainger were received at the meeting.

Comments from Ward Member Councillor Russell Jackson in objection to the application were reported.

It was reported that objections to the application had been received from the Advisory Panel for Conservation Areas.

A further letter of support from a local resident had been received.

Comments from the Chairman of the Chelsfield Village Association in support of the application were reported at the meeting.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended for the reasons set out in the report of the Chief Planner with reason 3 amended to read:-

‘3  The proposed development would, by reason of its density, size and siting, fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Chelsfield Village Conservation Area, contrary to Policies BE1, BE3 and BE11 of the Unitary Development Plan and the Chelsfield Village Conservation Area Supplementary Planning Guidance.’