Applicants always have a second bite at the cherry as was outlined to me by a planning officer a year ago and its at no cost. This is standard with English planning laws apparently.
It may involve making a small change as suggested by the planners and then gets reconsidered.
Given the situation a resubmisson is best option as allows council a way out stating that a change was needed.
They don't deserve it but better a way out for all that going to HM Planning Inspectorate.