Mr Bonner, the applicant, was present and addressed the committee in support of the application. 

Cllr Bridge read out a statement from Cllr Hossack showing his support of the application.

Concerns were raised about the overcrowding of this suburban area and change of the character of the estate and refers to CP1 and NPPF Chapter 7.

Cllr Newberry, a slightly smaller development would have been more suitable to the area.

After a full discussion, Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr Newberry SECONDED to REFUSE the application 17/00920/FUL - 1 Ardleigh Garden, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1QR for the reasons set out in the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

FOR:               Cllrs Newberry, Morrissey and Mynott (3)

AGAINST:      Cllrs Reed, Mrs Murphy, Ms Middlehurst, Bridge, Faragher and Ms Sanders (6)

ABSTAIN:      (0)

The Motion was LOST.

Cllr Faragher, support with the recommendation set by Officers, he feels that applicant has made necessary alterations to reduce the size and bulk of the development.  Another much larger application has been approved in the area.

Cllr Sanders MOVED and Cllr Faragher SECONDED to approve application 17/00920/FUL - 1 Ardleigh Garden, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1QR for the following reasons:

Given the other precedents that have been approved at other corner plot sites within the estate the application would still be in keeping with the surrounding area and not harmful to the character of the estate. The proposal has been reduced from the previously refused scheme and contributes to the housing supply.  Conditions relating to CP1 to NPPF Chapter 7 enforced relating to the specification of the drawings, standard time limit to commence development, materials, forecourt parking and additional details of site levels and boundary treatments.

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

FOR:               Cllrs Reed, Mrs Murphy, Ms Middlehurst, Bridge, Faragher and Ms Sanders (6)

AGAINST:      Cllrs Newberry, Morrissey and Mynott (3)

ABSTAIN:      (0)

The Motion was CARRIED.

(Cllr Slade arrived during the debate and therefore was not entitled to vote on this item).