Agenda item

Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian with formation of a riding manege and erection of a stable block, improvements to access with formation of associated parking and hardstanding on land at 2 Borough Post, North Curry as amended by plans received on 12 November 2018

Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian with formation of a riding manege and erection of a stable block, improvements to access with formation of associate parking and hardstanding on land at 2 Borough Post, North Curry as amended by plans received on 12 November 2018

Comments by members of the public included;

·       Concerns with the stable block being situated so close to the neighbouring property;

·       Concerns with the overall size of the building;

·       Concerns that the garden of the neighbouring property could become a route through for criminal persons interested in stable wares;

·       Vehicle movements to and from the stables and the dwelling would be minimal;

·       The newly created off-street parking spaces would increase the overall road safety of the area;

·       The access to the footpath would be enhanced with easy access into the field;

·       Together with the improved footpath access this would make a tangible positive contribution to the area;

·       The proposed development set below a backdrop of existing built form of two-storey houses and outbuildings will not be prominent within its setting;

·       The proposed development site would have the least impact upon both the landscape and residential amenity;

·       The scheme represents palpable benefits to highway safety by providing improvements to the visibility of the existing access and provide off road parking and turning areas;

Comments by members included;

·       Concerns with the impact on the neighbouring property;

·       Poor access to the field;

·       Impact on the countryside;

·       Landscape concerns;

·       Concerns that this was a piece meal development;

·       Concerns with foul water run off;

·       Concerns with the public right of way;

Councillor Habgood proposed and Councillor Coles seconded a motion for the Conditional application to be APPROVED with amended Conditions

Condition 02 to read;

The development herebypermitted shallbe carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

(A2) DrNo 2586-DR-A-050-001Rev A ProposedSite Plan& LocationPlan;

(A1)DrNo 6212-01 RevB TimberStable Block;

7.   There shall be no cut or fill without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development through the protection of existing trees and the visual amenities of the area.

8 .i) Before development commences (including site clearance and any other preparatory works) a scheme for the protection of trees shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.  Such a scheme shall include a plan showing the location of the protective fencing, and shall specify the type of protective fencing, all in accordance with BS 5837:2012. 

ii) Such fencing shall be erected prior to commencement of any other site operations and at least two working days’ notice shall be given to the Local Planning Authority that it has been erected. 

iii) It shall be maintained and retained for the full duration of works or until such time as agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.  No activities whatsoever shall take place within the protected areas without the prior written agreement of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase.

The motion was carried