Five single-storey dwellings at Sandy Lane, Docking

“Full Planning Application: Erection of 5 no. single storey dwellings, garages, vehicular/pedestrian access, landscaping, and associated infrastructure; together with change of use of parts of site to residential curtilages (for existing dwellings) Location:”

“Councillor Ryves and the Assistant Director debated the legal right to connect to the sewer, referencing both a KC's legal opinion and Supreme Court case law. The Assistant Director confirmed that case law established an absolute right to connect, which overrode environmental objections.”

“Councillor Ryves raised concerns about access arrangements, particularly for refuse collection and delivery vehicles, questioning whether the road layout allowed safe turning and access. The case officer responded that the local highway authority had no objections and confirmed turning areas existed for delivery vehicles.”

“The Legal Advisor advised that the Committee should now go to the vote.”

“The Democratic Services Officer then carried out a roll call on the recommendation to approve the application and, after having been put to the vote, was carried (12 votes for and 3 against).”

“RESOLVED: A: That the application be approved, subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure Affordable Housing. If the agreement is not completed within 4 months of the Committee resolution but reasonable progress has been made, delegated authority is granted to the Assistant Director / Planning Control…”

“B: If in the opinion of the Assistant Director / Planning Control Manager no reasonable progress is made to complete the legal agreement within 4 months of the date of the Committee resolution, the application be refused on the failure to secure Affordable Housing in line with Policy LP28 of the Local Plan.”