Mr Murdoch, the agent, addressed the committee in support of the application.

Mr Reilly, the objector, addressed the Committee setting out his concerns regarding the application.

Mr Bender, Save Brentwood Action Group, addressed the Committee setting out his concerns regarding the application.

Ward Members addressed the Committee raising concerns primarily over the loading and un-loading of goods from the slip road outside the site. A Highways audit has been undertaken and a restriction of loading hours will be enforced.

A Motion was MOVED by Cllr Chilvers and SECONDED by Cllr Carter that the application be deferred.

For:                 Cllrs Carter, Chilvers, Cloke and Morrissey

Against:         Cllrs Baker, Mrs Henwood, Mrs Hones, Hossack and Mrs                               Squirrell

Abstain:         Cllr Mynott

The motion was LOST

A Motion was MOVED from Cllr Baker and SECONDED by Cllr Mynott to approve the application.

For:                 Cllrs Baker, Mrs Henwood, Mrs Hones, Hossack and Mrs                               Squirrell

Against:         Cllrs Carter, Chilvers, Cloke and Morrissey

Abstain:         Cllr Mynott

RESOLVED that the planning permission be approved, subject to the conditions recommended.