Agenda item

Description of application – Continued use of land for stationing of residential caravans to provide 1 gypsy pitch, with associated works (hardstanding, fencing,septic tank and landscaping) and stable block and paddock on land adjacent to Vinsons Cottage, Hockenden Lane, Swanley (Renewal of permission ref 08/02489 granted on appeal for a temporary period of 5 years.)

It was reported that an email in objection to the application had been received and circulated to Members. 

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED for the following reason:-

1.  The site is located within the Green Belt wherein there is a general presumption against inappropriate development. No very special circumstances have been demonstrated to justify an exception to local plan policy and it is considered that the application is contrary to Policy G1 of the Unitary Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.