2 dwellings at Land Adjacent Of "Kingsnorth", High Halstow, Rochester

Outline consent sought for two homes

The application sought outline planning consent, with appearance, landscaping and layout reserved, for two 2 storey dwellings with off-road parking.

“The Planner presented the application which sought outline planning consent with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout) for the construction of two, 2 storey dwellings with off road parking. The matters to be considered as part of the application, were therefore, the access for the development and its scale.”

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Officers recommended refusal

Officers recommended refusing the application.

“With the agreement of the Committee, Councillor Pearce addressed the Committee as Ward Councillor and outlined the following points in support of the officers recommendation to refuse the Application:”

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Ward councillor spoke in support of refusal

The Ward Councillor addressed the committee in support of the officer recommendation to refuse, backing the first and third reasons for refusal.

Habitat impact and biodiversity gain unresolved

The applicant had not assessed the impact on protected habitats or the bird mitigation payment, and had not shown the required 10% biodiversity net gain.

“He supported the reason for Refusal 1, noting its consistency with the earlier Sharnal Street application refused by the Committee. • He supported Reason for Refusal 3, as the applicant had not assessed the impact on protected habitats, leaving the extent of any potential harm unknown. In the absence of habitat assessment and the required Bird…”

“This record is available on our website – www.medway.gov.uk Wise mitigation payment, the Member stated that refusal was the only appropriate option. • There was a key difference from the previous proposal because the application was no longer for self-build and as such there was a statutory requirement for 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and the application did not demonstrate compliance with the requirements, justifying the additional refusal reason.”

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Committee discussed report and councillor's points

The committee discussed the application, noting the officer's presentation, the report and the points raised by the Ward Councillor.

“The Committee discussed the planning application noting the officer’s presentation, the report and the points raised by the Ward Councillor.”

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Refused for three reasons

The application was refused for the three reasons set out in the report.

“REFUSED for the reasons 1 to 3 as set out in the report.”

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