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THE PLANS LIST

Meeting: 03/07/2019 - Planning Committee (Item 19)

19 THE PLANS LIST (00-11-15) pdf icon PDF 256 KB

To consider the planning applications contained in the list.

 

Minutes:

The Committee considered the applications in the plans list *. 

 

Note:   *List previously circulated; copy attached to the signed Minutes.

 

(a)            No 1 on the Plans List (18/01840/FULL – change of use of land for the siting of permanent and touring pitches for tents and caravans – land adjoining Ruffwell Inn, Thorverton).

The Area Team Leader outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting the location of the site, the nearest neighbours and the farm shop, the proposed site plan which depicted the permanent pitches and those to be used for touring caravans, the elevations for the chemical disposal building and photographs from various aspects of the site.

She then addressed the question posed at public question time and provided the following answer: conditions would restrict the occupancy of all the pitches, if the applicant was to be found in breach of conditions, then planning enforcement powers would be used to seek compliance.

 Consideration was given to:

·         Policy DM24 – development for tourism

·         Whether noise issues could be restricted by condition

·         The number of days that a caravan could be occupied

·         Landscaping issues

·         Highways issues which included access to the site through the pub car park and possible difficulties accessing the campsite if the car park was full.

·         The septic tank on the site (to be used for the 3 permanent pitches) and the chemical disposal unit (for touring vans)

·         Whether there were any flooding issues in the area

·         The caravans already on site

·         The views of the applicant with regard to the successful  public house business and the wish to expand facilities to include a camp site, the ideal location on the main road with good access and a central location for visitors who would also use the facilities of the public house and the location of the nearest neighbours

·         The views of the Chairman of Silverton Parish Council with regard to the impact on the landscape, whether there was adequate screening in place, sewage facilities, the access on the busy junction, whether the caravans would be held on the road if the car park was full and  that there were inadequate services on the site

·         The views of the Ward Member (a written representation read by the Chairman) in which he voiced concerns raised by the Parish Council, whether this was a suitable application for the rural area, the distance between neighbouring properties, potential noise issues and that a poorly maintained site would have a negative impact on the local economy.  He also highlighted the possible benefits to the area and that he had had discussions with the owner of the site

·         The views of statutory consultees.

 

RESOLVED that: planning permission be granted subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning, Economy and Regeneration.

 

(Proposed by Cllr R F Radford and seconded Cllr E J Berry)

 

Notes: 

 

i)             Mr Cairns (applicant spoke);

 

ii)            Cllr Melville representing Silverton Parish Council spoke;

 

iii)           The Chairman read a written representation by the Ward Member (Cllr  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19