Original sentence: Concerns were raised about the lack of affordable housing created within the plans.In 2014 the developers, Criterion Capital, having put in a revised application, decided instead to use the permitted development mechanism, which allows developments to go ahead providing they meet specific criteria.On Wednesday, 18 December 2013 those plans were accepted in a council vote
Edited sentence: In 2014 the developers, Criterion Capital, having put in a revised application, decided instead to use the  "permitted development" mechanism, which allows developments to go ahead providing they meet specific criteria.On Wednesday, 18 December 2013 those plans were accepted in a landslide council vote despite concerns raised about the lack of affordable housing created as a result of them