Erection of six residential dwellings at Land Rear Of 24 - 26 Broomfield Road, Bexleyheath

The application

The application concerned 24 Broomfield Road and land behind 26–28 Broomfield Road, Bexleyheath.

“25/02081/FUL - 24 BROOMFIELD ROAD, LAND REAR OF 26-28 BROOMFIELD ROAD, BEXLEYHEATH, KENT, DA6 7PA (Agenda Item No. 5c)”

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People who spoke

Two objectors and a ward councillor spoke against the application, while the agent spoke in support.

The committee’s discussion

The committee discussed the application at length and considered the speakers’ observations, points and comments.

“The Committee discussed the application at length, considered all observations, points and comments made by the speakers and noted the report and the Addendum item for this application.”

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The first vote

The recommendation before the committee, as amended by the addendum, was not supported by five votes to three.

“Following their discussion, the Committee moved and seconded the recommendation as set out in the report before them and as amended by the Addendum, but this was not supported on a vote of 5/3.”

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The application was deferred

The committee deferred consideration by nine votes to one to address concerns about tree T10, development scale and mass, and effects on neighbouring properties.

“A motion to defer consideration of the application was then proposed and seconded, which the Committee RESOLVED to agree on a vote of 9/1. The reason for deferring the application was to address concerns in relation to retention of tree T10, the scale and mass of the proposed development and the impact on neighbouring properties, including number 22 Broomfield Road. A site visit would also be undertaken prior to the application returning to Committee.”

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