109 THE PLANS LIST (00-41-01) PDF 555 KB
To consider the planning applications contained in the list.
Minutes:
RESOLVED that the following application be determined or otherwise dealt with in accordance with the various recommendations contained in the list namely:
(i) No 4 on the Plans List (16/01391/HOUSE Erection of extension to ground floor utility and erection of first floor extension above – 38 Higher Town, Sampford Peverell) be approved as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by the Chairman)
Notes:
(i) Cllr R L Stanley declared a personal interest as he knew the applicant very well;
(ii) All Members present declared that they did know the applicant;
(iii) Cllr R L Stanley requested that his abstention from voting be recorded.
(ii) No 6 on the Plans List (16/01599/FULL Erection of extension and alterations to layout of existing car park, Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Bolham Road, Tiverton) be approved as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by the Chairman)
Note: Cllr R L Stanley declared a personal interest as he had been involved in discussions regarding the proposal.
(b) No 1 on the Plans List (16//01117/FULL Change of use of agricultural land and buildings to form camping site, to include provision for 2 shepherds hut pitches, 2 safari tent pitches and 6 bell tent pitches; conversion of existing stables to shower/toilets, office meeting room, sensory room for visitors, washing facilities, and storage; erection of 2 new blocks to serve campsite; and formation of equestrian area for grazing of miniature horses – Ingleton Farm, Ashill).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting by way of presentation the site location plan, aerial photographs of the site, the existing and proposed site layout, the proposed access, details of the proposed pitches and Members viewed photographs from various aspects of the site.
She provided answers to questions posed in public question time, with regard to the highway issues, she was not aware of any road improvements planned for the area, representations had been received from the Highway Authority who had no issues with the application. With regard to the hedge, there were no plans to move the hedge line however an amended Condition 9 referred to landscaping issues. With regard to the benefit of the application, she felt that the application would have a positive impact and would be of economic benefit to the local area.
Consideration was given:
· The land was outside the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
· Further licenses that would be required
· The number of supporters to the application and where these supporters lived
· Possible noise issues
· Boundary screening and possible loss of daylight
· Highway safety issues
· Possible overdevelopment of the site
· Recent planning history
· Whether the business plan would stand up
RESOLVED that ... view the full minutes text for item 109