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WARD NAME                                                  Bridestowe    

APPLICATION NUMBER                                  2295/20/FUL                             

LOCATION                                                      "Land At SX 445 910", East of West Headson Farm, Bratton Clovelly      

DEVELOPMENT                                              Retrospective application for gate to field for access to livestock

 

WARD NAME                                                  Bridestowe    

APPLICATION NUMBER                                  2926/19/FUL                             

LOCATION                                                      "Field At SX 445 910", East of West Headson Farm, Bratton Clovelly      

DEVELOPMENT                                              Agricultural building / dry store for fodder and agricultural implements.

 

WARD NAME                                                  Bridestowe    

APPLICATION NUMBER                                  3384/20/FUL                             

LOCATION                                                      "Land to the East West Headson Farm, Bratton Clovelly        

DEVELOPMENT                                              READVERTISEMENT (Revised description) Retrospective change of use from agricultural to mixed agricultural/equestrian use, with hardstanding and earth banks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*DM&L 5          

The Committee proceeded to consider the application(s) that had been prepared by the Development Management Specialists and considered also the comments of the Town and Parish Councils together with other representations received, which were listed within the presented agenda report and summarised below, and RESOLVED that:

    

(a)    Application No: 2295/20/FUL      Ward: Bridestowe

 

Site Address: “Land at SX 445 910”, East of West Headson Farm, Bratton Clovelly

                            

Development: Retrospective application for gate to field for access to livestock      

       

Speakers included:

Objector – Mr Ed Persse

Agent – Mrs Sarah Richardson

Ward Member – Cllr Mott

                           

RECOMMENDATION: Approval

 

Conditions:

 

1. Approved Plans

2. Details of the gate

3. Landscape Plan

4. Ecological mitigation

 

The Planning Officer gave the committee members an update on the application as two further letters had been received, one in regard to conflicts with the plans. The Officer explained that revised plans had been received and he was

confident these were correct.

 

In discussion Members raised the issue of drainage of water off the site. The Officer stated this would be addressed within the conditions. Concerned was raised on the timeline for the landscaping scheme and it was confirmed that it would be conditioned that planting would take place at the start of the next planting season. A query over a matter raised by Bratton Clovelly Parish Council in the report in regard to the close proximity of the development to a Listed Building was answered by the Planning Officer who confirmed development had to be carefully considered within legislation. He said that the Council’s Conservation Officer had been consulted and it was considered the proposal would not have an impact on the neighbouring Listed Building.

   

 COMMITTEE DECISION: Approval subject to conditions:

 

1. Approved Plans

2. Details of the gate

3. Landscape Plan

4. Ecological mitigation

5. Drainage Plan

 

 

 

(b)   Application No. 3384/20/FUL     Ward: Bridestowe

 

Site Address: Land to East of West Headson Farm, Bratton Clovelly.

 

Development: READVERTISEMENT (Revised description) Retrospective change of use from agricultural to mixed agricultural/equestrian use, with hardstanding and earth banks

 

Speakers included:

 

Objector- Mr Ed Persse

Agent – Mrs Sarah Richardson

Ward Member – Cllr Caroline Mott

 

 RECOMMENDATION: Approval

 

 Conditions:

 1. Approved Plans

 2. No commercial equine use

 3. Manure management

 4. Lighting

 

During discussion the Solicitor gave clarification on the legal tests used to identify whether something was considered a temporary structure or a permanent building. Officers would take a judgement with all the criteria should a structure be deemed to be in situ for a long period.

 

COMMITTEE DECISION: Approval

 

Conditions:

1. Approved Plans

2. No commercial equine use

3. Manure Management

4. Lighting

5. Drainage Plan

 

 

(c)    Application No. 2926/19/FUL     Ward: Bridestowe

 

Site Address: “Field at SX 445 910” East of West Headson Farm, Bratton Clovelly.

 

 Development: Agricultural building/dry store for fodder and agricultural implements.

          

Speakers included:

 

Objector – Mr Edward Persse

Agent – Mrs Sarah Richardson

Borough Ward Member – Cllr Caroline Mott

 

RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation: Conditional Approval

 

Conditions:

1. Commencement

2. Approved plans

3. Removal when no longer required for agriculture

4. Landscaping

5. Details of external lighting

6. Drainage - surface water

7. Waste management

8. Height restriction of 3m

 

                        

During discussion, internal lighting was raised and confirmation was given that it would be conditioned within condition 4 which referred to external lighting. The white colour of the poly-tunnel cover was of concern, having an impact on the landscape in open countryside.

Members raised concerns about the visual impact of the building on the landscape noting that the proposed building was non-traditional and as such failed to preserve or enhance the landscape.

 

 

       COMMITTEE DECISION: REFUSAL

On the grounds of detrimental impact on the landscape and failing to preserve or enhance the landscape with wording of the detailed reasons being delegated to Head of Development Management in consultation with the Chairman.