Mr Harrison, the Applicant’s Representative was present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

Ward Members spoke in support of the application.  The development of a house on this site would be more in keeping  and enahnace the area.

Cllr Bridge, read out a letter on behalf of Ingatestone and Fryerning Parish Council with their objection to the application.

After a full discussion, a motion was MOVED by Cllr Faragher and SECONDED by Cllr Slade to APPROVE the application subject to conditions as stated by the Officer relating to three years consent, no Permitted Development for extension or outbuilding, development to be in accordance with drawings, demolition of existing building before occupation of new building and storage of materials whilst building work is being undertaken.

FOR: Cllrs Bridge, Ms Slade, Wiles, Newberry, Mrs Davies, Faragher and Ms Sanders (7)

AGAINST: Cllrs Ms Middlehurst and Reed (2)

ABSTAIN: Cllrs Mynott and Morrissey (2)

(Cllr Mrs Murphy was unwell and left the meeting before this item was debated and therefore didn’t take part in the vote).

The motion was CARRIED to APPROVE the application subject to conditions.

(Cllrs Cloke and Mrs Hones declared a non-pecuniary interest under the Council’s Code of Conduct by virtue of knowing the applicants).