Minutes:
(1) The Head of Planning Applications Group reported correspondence from Tonbridge and Malling BC raising no objection to the application.
(2) Correspondence from Offham PC objecting to the application was tabled.
(3) The Committee was informed of the comments of the local Member, Mrs S V Hohler supporting the objections of the Parish Council.
(4) Mrs C Inness from Offham PC and Mr D Stretton spoke in opposition to the application. Mr D Humpheson from RPS spoke in reply on behalf of the applicants.
(5) On being put to the vote, the Head of Planning Applications Group’s recommendations were carried with no votes against.
(6) RESOLVED that permission be granted to the application subject to conditions including conditions covering the standard time limit; the development being carried out in accordance with the permitted details; Noise controls (as prescribed under Permission TM/04/3135) being extended to cover the additional landfill gas flare and associated equipment; the requirement to provide an annual compliance monitoring report (as prescribed under Permission TM/04/3135) being extended to include all new equipment; a landscaping scheme being fully implemented in accordance with details approved under Permission TM/04/3135; Lighting only being used when required; the removal of plant, equipment and hardstandings when no longer needed for landfill gas control; and the restoration of the land.
Minutes:
(1) Mrs C Innes from Offham Parish Council, Mr D Stretton and Mr M Balfour addressed the Committee in opposition to the application. Mr D Humpheson (RPS) and Ms J Kwambe (Infinis) spoke in reply as the applicants.
(2) During discussion of this application, Members asked for further details on acoustics and lighting.
(3) Mr J I Muckle moved, seconded by Mr T A Maddison that consideration of this matter be deferred pending a Members’ site visit.
Carried Unanimously
(4) RESOLVED that consideration of this matter be deferred pending a Members’ site visit and further information on acoustics and lighting.