Miss Bushby, was present and addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Mrs Brian from Carpenters Path Residents Association was present and addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Miss Kaleda, was present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

Mr Driscoll, the Agent was also present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

Ward Members raised concerns over the 209 letters of objections received against this application relating to problems with anti-social behaviour, the increase in the number of vehicles, and the impact on the vulnerable and elderly residents living within this area.

Cllr Carter expressed his concern on the previous Children’s home within his ward and the issues relating to it.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Trump and SECONDED by Cllr Barrell that the application be refused.

For:                 Cllrs Barrell, Carter, Cloke, Keeble, McCheyne, Morrissey,                             Mynott, Newberry, Reed, Tee, Trump and Wiles. (12)

Against:         (0)

Abstain:         (0)

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the planning permission is refused for the following reason.

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The proposed use will result in a significant increase in the levels of activity in and around the dwelling and create the likelihood of unneighbourly behaviour including comings and goings late into the evening. The use will therefore materially detract from the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring dwellings and as such is contrary to the requirements of chapter 7 and paragraph 69 of the NPPF and policy CP 1 sub criterion (ii) of the Brentwood Replacement Plan 2005.

(Cllr Morrissey declared a non pecuniary interest under the Councils Code of Conduct by virtue of her employed at a local Estate Agents)