Agenda item

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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: 3030/21/HHO      Ward: Tavistock South East

Site Address: 52 Westmoor Park, Tavistock

Householder application for replacement of small garage with new store and single storey rear extension with decking

Speakers included:

None

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional Approval

Conditions:

1 Standard time limit

2 Adherence to plans

3 Materials to match

4 Surface water drainage

5 Adherence to ecological mitigation

6 Incidental use only

During discussion, Members expressed their support for the case officer recommendation whereby the application be conditionally approved.

COMMITTEE DECISION: Conditional Approval

(b)   Application No: 3087/20/FUL                Ward: Exbourne

Site Address: ‘Middletown Farmhouse’, Sampford Courtenay

Repair and alteration to existing farm buildings to form additional living accommodation

Speakers included:

Applicant – Nicky Courage

Parish Council representative – Marion Pratt (Clerk)

Local Ward Member – Cllr Barry Ratcliffe

RECOMMENDATION: Refusal

Reasons for Refusal Recommendation:

1.      The alterations and extensions proposed will harm the historic character of the curtilage listed outbuilding and so are contrary to DEV21.2 of the Joint Local Plan, paragraph 200 of the National Planning Policy Framework and the guidance in the ‘Barn Guide’ that forms part of the adopted Supplementary Planning Document.

2.      The design and materials of the proposed development and the form of the extensions proposed will harm the setting of the grade II listed farmhouse and the character of the conservation area. This is contrary to policies DEV21.1, DEV21.2 and DEV21.6 of the Joint Local Plan and paragraph 200 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.      The design and materials proposed do not reflect the character of the existing buildings or the local vernacular traditions and so are contrary to DEV20.2 and paragraph 130 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

In disucssion, whilst some Members agreed with the supporting views that had been expressed by the supporter and the parish council clerk, the majority of Members echoed the reasons for refusal that had been expressed by the case officer.

COMMITTEE DECISION: Refusal

(c)    Application No. 3088/20/LBC                Ward: Exbourne

Site Address: ‘Middletown Farmhouse’, Sampford Courtenay

Listed Building Consent for repair and alterations to existing farm buildings to form additional living accommodation.

Speakers included:

Applicant – Nicky Courage

Parish Council representative – Marion Pratt (Clerk)

Local Ward Member – Cllr Barry Ratcliffe

RECOMMENDATION: Refusal

Reasons for Refusal Recommendation:

1.      The alterations and extensions proposed will harm the historic character of the curtilage listed outbuilding and so are contrary to DEV21.2 of the Joint Local Plan, paragraph 200 of the National Planning Policy Framework and the guidance in the ‘Barn Guide’ that forms part of the adopted Supplementary Planning Document; and

2.      Inadequate information has been provided to indicate how the historic fabric of the building will be conserved and repaired. The proposal is, therefore, contrary to the aims of DEV21 and paragraphs 6.51 and 6.52 of the Supplementary Planning Document. The information supplied does not meet the needs of paragraph 194 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

COMMITTEE DECISION: Refusal