TM/24/00366/PA - Land Opposite the Paddocks, Birling Road, Leybourne, West Malling
(Reasons: LGA 1972 – Sch 12A Paragraph 5 – Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings).
This report provides legal advice on the consequences of taking decisions against the advice of officers.
Minutes:
(Reasons: LGA 1972 – Sch 12A Paragraph 5 – Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings).
At the meeting of the Area 2 Planning Committee held on 2 April 2025 consideration of the application was deferred for a report from Legal Services on the risks arising from a decision contrary to the recommendation of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health (as set out in CPR 15.25, Part 4 (Rules) of the Constitution) (Minute AP2 25/19 refers). The report of the Director of Central Services and Monitoring Officer provided an assessment of the risks arising from a resolution to refuse planning permission and advised that any such resolution would be recommendation only and the matter would stand deferred to be considered and determined by Full Council (Minute AP2 25/26 refers).