Members in any doubt about such declarations are advised to contact Legal or Democratic Services in advance of the meeting

There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of Area 3 Planning Committee held on 14 July 2022.

RESOLVED:  That the Minutes of the meeting of the Area 3 Planning Committee held on 14 July 2022 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Glossary of abbreviations used in reports to the Area Planning Committee (attached for information)

Any supplementary matters will be circulated via report in advance of the meeting and published to the website.

Decisions were taken on the following applications subject to the pre-requisites, informatives, conditions or reasons for refusal set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health or in the variations indicated below.  There were no supplementary reports circulated in advance or tabled at the meeting.

Members of the public addressed the meeting where the required notice had been given and their comments were taken into account by the Committee when determining the application.  Speakers are listed under the relevant planning application shown below.

Carport conversion into bar/BBQ built area and increase in height to existing side panel of the carport. (Retrospective).

Carport conversion into bar/BBQ built area and increase in height to existing side panel of the carport (Retrospective) at 10 Murdock Grove, Wouldham.

RESOLVED:  That Retrospective Planning Permission be GRANTED in accordance with the submitted details, conditions, reasons and informatives set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health.

[Speakers: Ms S Weaver, Applicant]

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information.

The Chair moved, it was seconded and

RESOLVED: That as public discussion would disclose exempt information the following matters be considered in private.

This report provides legal advice on the consequences of taking decisions against the advice of officers.

(Reason: LGA 1972, Sch 12A, Paragraph 5 – Legal Advice)

The report of the Director of Central Services and Monitoring Officer outlined the potential consequences of refusing planning permission against the advice of officers (Minute AP3 22/10 refers).

RESOLVED:  That the report be Noted.