The results are in for two controversial developments recommended for approval at last night's (Thursday's) planning committee.

A large 150-cover pub and restaurant was given the red light, while plans for 300 houses were handed approval from Swale Borough Council.

Despite a number of objections for both, the planning officers had recommended that both were given the green light.

They firstly looked at a proposal for a Marstons 2-for-1 pub at the former Macknade Garden Centre spot in Canterbury Road.

The site, opposite the Shell garage, has been derelict for a number of years.

There were 21 letters of objection, including concerns about noise, its close proximity to listed buildings, an increase of traffic in Selling Road and the possibility it would take business away from town centre pubs.

The committee turned it down on the grounds that it would be detrimental to a listed asset.

To view the plans for the Marstons pub visit http://pa.midkent.gov.uk/ and search for reference: 14/504619/FULL.

The second application in Faversham will completely change the shape of the town with a proposal for 330 houses and new nature park at the Oare Gravel Works/Oare Lakes site.

29 letters of objection were received, mainly concerns about the junction of Ham Road and Oare Road not coping with the additional traffic.

Other objections included the fact it would be built on a former landfill site, implications on capacity of local schools and health services, the potential harm to wildlife and detriment to Oare and Faversham's historical appeal.

Faversham Town Council offered their support to the development but suggested that there should be at least 30% affordable housing, there must be a range of house types and sizes and only one access from Oare Road and one from Ham Road.

Davington School had welcomed the proposal as there would be additional parking for Priory Row residents and school-run drivers and staff on the site.

Kent County Council says the developers, Brett Aggregates, would need to provide £1,155,953.70 in contributions to schools and community and social services.

Faversham MP Helen Whately raised a number of concerns which she had received from one of her constituents.

This included: "Proposed road access will be inadequate to cope with traffic generated by the development.

"Oare Road is narrow and already subject to congestion at peak times.

"The Transport Assessment may be based on traffic surveys carried out during summer holidays, when traffic flows are low. The issue should be revisited."

The country park, expected to be 84 acres, will be divided into a haven for wildlife and a site with cycling paths and a number of rambling routes.

The redesign of the junction near the school will create additional parking, as well as a pedestrian crossing.

The plans also include a “cultural hub” with community uses, workshops and offices, based on the restored former gunpowder industry buildings.

To view the plans visit http://pa.midkent.gov.uk/ and search for reference: SW/14/0257.

To view the full documents for every application being decided on Thursday, visit www.swale.gov.uk