To consider the planning applications contained in the list.
Minutes:
(a) 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 for 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.
This item had been deferred as explained earlier in the meeting.
(b) No 2 on the Plans List (16/01121/FULL – Erection of extension to provide a 2 bay carport, office, ancillary storage, workman’s shower, changing area and utility space – Lucas Farm, Uffculme).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting the site location plan and the outline application that had been granted. She identified the details of the extension: the glazed link that was proposed to adjoin the extension to the dwelling, the existing and proposed elevations and floor plans, the roof plans and photographs from various aspects of the site. She stated that there was a need for additional facilities on site but that it was the officer’s opinion that the extension was too large and that there was no need for the glazed link between the buildings.
Consideration was given to:
· The acreage of the site
· The original plans approved at the outline stage
· Whether the farm office and facilities could be situated somewhere else on the site away from the main house
· The need to expand the business and therefore the facilities
· The need to have the extension attached to the house for business and biodiversity reasons
· The agricultural tie
RESOLVED that planning permission be approved for the following reason that the existing farm business has grown significantly since being established and now employs 20 members of staff; as a result of this level of success, the scale of the extension is acceptable and the needs of the business justify the accommodation proposed. The development will enable the proper running of the business and provide suitable areas for staff to rest. The application is in accordance with policies COR18 of Mid Devon Core Strategy (Local Plan Part 1) and DM2 and DM10 of Local Plan Part 3 (Development Management Policies) and that delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning and Regeneration to produce a set of conditions to include:
1. The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years for the date of this decision. REASON: – In accordance with the provisions of Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans listed in the schedule on the decision notice. REASON: - For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3. The materials used for the external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall match those on the existing dwelling (including in colour and texture and the colour of mortar used). REASON: To ensure the use of appropriate materials so that the development does not adversely impact upon the amenity of the existing dwelling, in accordance with policies DM2 and DM13 of Local Plan Part 3 (Development Management Policies).
4. Other than the two storey glazed link shown on the approved plans, the development hereby approved shall only be used in conjunction with the operation of the agricultural activities associated with the holding presently known as Lucas Farm and shall not be used as domestic or residential accommodation. REASON: To ensure the accommodation provided is used to support the agricultural activities of the holding and to ensure that the accommodation does not become part of the main dwelling, the resultant size of which could not be justified by the size of the holding, in accordance with policies COR18 of Mid Devon Core Strategy (Local Plan Part 1) and DM10 of Local Plan Part 3 (Development Management Policies).
(Proposed by Cllr R L Stanley and seconded by Cllr R J Dolley)
Notes:
(i) Cllr R F Radford declared a personal interest as a fellow chicken farmer and chose to leave the meeting during the discussion thereon;
(ii) Mrs Labdon (Applicant) spoke;
(iii) The Chairman read a statement from Cllr R J Chesterton (Ward Member) in support of the application;
(iv) Cllr Mrs F J Colthorpe requested that her abstention from voting be recorded;
(v) Cllr P J Heal requested that his vote against the decision be recorded;
(vi) The following late information was reported: The plans on the file have been updated; there has been an internal reconfiguration along with the removal of the car port element.
(c) No 3 on the Plans List (16/01210/FULL – Variation of Condition 2 of planning consent 15/00537/MFUL to extend temporary planning permission term granted from 25 years to 30 years from the date of operation – land at NGR 274885 105456 (Sharland Farm), Morchard Bishop).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report stating that the previous application had been granted for 25 years, the latest application only sought to extend the terms of the planning permission by 5 years. He highlighted by way of presentation the site location plan, the block plan identifying the panel layout, and photographs from various locations around the site.
Consideration was given to:
· The nearby site at Ellicombe which had received an extension of time
· The support of the Parish Council
RESOLVED that the planning application be approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration with an amendment to Condition 1 to read: The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years from 8th July 2016, which is the date of the original planning permission as granted under LPA ref: 15/00537/MFUL.
(Proposed by Cllr P J Heal and seconded by Cllr J D Squire)
Notes:
(i) Cllrs Mrs H Bainbridge, Mrs C A Collis, Mrs F J Colthorpe, R J Dolley, P J Heal, D J Knowles, F W Letch, B A Moore, R F Radford, J D Squire and R L Stanley all made declarations in accordance with the Protocol of Good Practice for Councillor in dealing with planning matters as they had received correspondence from the applicant;
(ii) Cllr J D Squire declared a personal interest as the landowner was known to him;
(iii) Mr Ryan (Applicant) spoke
(iv) Cllr Mrs M E Squires spoke as Ward member
(v) Cllr R J Dolley, B A Moore and R L Stanley requested that their abstention from voting be recorded;
(vi) The follow late information was reported an amendment to Condition 1 as outlined above.
(d) No 4 on the Plans List (16/01429/FULL – change of use of hairdressing salon (Class A1) to self contained bed sit (Class C3 (Revised Scheme), Lawrences Hair Salon, 3A Exeter Road, Silverton).
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report by way of presentation highlighting the location of the proposal, the plan layout of the proposed bedsit, the main living space and the proposed outdoor space.
Consideration was given to:
· The size of the proposal
· The access to the outside space
· The reasoning behind the proposal and the benefits of such a proposal
· The salon had been marketed but remained unsold
· The demand within Silverton for cheap accommodation
· Planning policy
RESOLVED that the planning application be refused as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr B A Moore and seconded by Cllr F W Letch)
Notes:
(i) Cllr R L Stanley declared a personal interest as the applicant was known to him;
(ii) Mr Freeman (Agent) spoke;
(iii) Cllr Mrs J Roach spoke as Ward Member;
(iv) Cllr R L Stanley requested that his abstention (because he felt that his relationship with the applicant was too close) from voting be recorded.
(e) No 5 on the Plans List (16/01448/FULL – Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 15/00132/FULL to allow substitute plans in respect of change of design – 25 Exeter Road, Silverton
The Area Planning Officer outlined the contents of the report stating that the property had not been built in accordance with approved plans and that the application sought to regularise the planning status of the development. She highlighted by way of presentation the approved plans and the elevations as built, photographs from various aspects of the site which depicted the effect on the street scene and the impact on the neighbouring property.
Consideration was given to:
· The fact that the application had been the result of an enforcement officer visit
· A condition was in place to prevent any further development on the site
· Legislation that allowed changes to be made to approved plans
· The increased height of the dwelling
· The impact of the development on the street scene
· Mechanisms in place to revise applications after approval
· Issues with regard to amendments to plans made retrospectively and the impact on the residents of the neighbouring properties
· The need for firm enforcement
RESOLVED that the planning application be approved subject to conditions as recommended by the Head of Planning and Regeneration.
(Proposed by Cllr Mrs H Bainbridge and seconded by Cllr P J Heal)
Notes:
(i) Mrs Woodman (Agent) spoke);
(ii) Cllr Mrs J Roach spoke as Ward Member;
(iii) Cllr R L Stanley requested that his vote against the decision be recorded.
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