DM.44/20
The Committee considered the details
of the planning applications prepared by the Planning Case Officers
as presented in the agenda papers, and considered also the comments
of Town and Parish Councils, together with other representations
received, which were listed within the presented agenda reports,
and RESOLVED that:
6a) 3285/20/FUL Rose Cottage, Landscove, Ashburton, TQ13 7LT
Parish: Staverton
Development:
Retrospective change of use of existing shed from domestic use to
use for commercial motorcycle maintenance and
servicing.
Case Officer Update:
Following publication of the Officer’s report on the website,
the applicant had made a late submission countering points made in
the report. These were outlined to the
Committee and the Case Officer responded to each point raised.
Speakers included: Supporter – Mr
Gray-Thompson; Parish Council – Cllr Catherall; Ward Member – Cllr J Hodgson;
Recommendation: Refusal
The Ward Member confirmed to the Committee that no member of the
public had complained about this business and countered the Case
Officer’s assertion that there would be increased traffic
were the application to be approved, but rather there would be
increased traffic following refusal as the business would have to
move to a near-by town, and the applicant would then be making 12
extra journeys per week to travel to and from the new
locale. The Ward Member’s view
was that the new policies outlined in the Case Officer’s
reason for refusal were active after this business had been
established.
Some Members outlined their support for the business as it had been
operating for over five years already, noted that the business had
the support of the Parish Council and neighbours, and that it was
sustainable as there was no similar business nearby thereby showing
a business need. A Member moved
conditional approval of the application that was subsequently
seconded. Before the vote was taken, a
discussion was had regarding what conditions would be applied
should the application be approved.
These included, but were not limited to, conditions regarding
noise, opening hours, and ensuring the business use was restricted
to motor cycle maintenance should the present applicant cease to
operate. Members were asked to consider
the following key issues: Principle /
Sustainable Development; Design, Visual Impacts and the SWD
Landscape Character Area (1E); Neighbouring Amenity.
Committee decision:
Conditional approval
Conditions:
1. The development hereby approved
shall only be used for the maintenance, servicing and / or repair
of motorcycles and for no other purpose.
Reason: In order to ensure compliance with JLP Policy TTV26 and to
prevent uses which might be inappropriate for this rural
location.
2. No maintenance, servicing or repair
of motorcycles shall be carried out and no deliveries accepted or
despatched except between the hours of 9am and 6pm Monday to
Friday, or 9am to 1pm on Saturdays, and not at all on Sundays or
Bank Holidays
Reason: To protect the amenities of local residents from noise in
accordance with JLP Policies DEV1 and DEV2.
6b) 2795/20/FUL
Land at SX 711 588, North East of Horsebrook Farm, ...
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