Mrs Ngo, was present and addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Ms Dooley, the Agent was also present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

Ward Members spoke in objection to the application, expressing concerns that parking provision was too low and that the proposed development will  increase problems with congestion, emergency vehicles access and the bulk and sizes of the structure.

Concerns from  by Cllr Barrell were addressed on the proposed redevelopment of the public realm proposals  around Brentwood Station Area.

After discussion a motion was MOVED by Cllr McCheyne and SECONDED by Cllr Trump to approve the application subject the conditions.

For:                 Cllrs Barrell, McCheyne, Reed, Trump and Wiles (5)

Against:         Cllrs Carter, Keeble, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry and Tee (6)

Abstain:         Cllr Cloke (1)

The motion was LOST.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Mynott and SECONDED by Cllr Carter that planning permission be refused.

For:                 Cllrs Carter, Keeble, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry and Tee (6)

Against:         Cllrs Barrell, McCheyne, Reed, Trump and Wiles (5)

Abstain:         Cllr Cloke (1)

The motion was CARRIED.

RESOLVED to refuse planning permission for the following reasons:

The excessive density in relation to policy H14. 

CP1 relating to the overshadowing of neighbours.