Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/20/2601/HHF.

The Planning Officer presented an application for the creation of storage barn for equestrian equipment and horse driving carriages, with horse box storage. The application had been called in by Councillor Driscoll.

The application had been recommended for approval with conditions.

Members raised concerns about the proposed access to the block. Officers clarified that they were satisfied that the proposed access was workable, and the applicant would have to submit a separate application if they chose to amend it, which would be considered on its own merits.

Officers also clarified that they were content that the building was clearly justified and legitimate, and it was not the intention of the applicant to convert it into another dwelling. It was noted that, should the applicant seek to convert, then separate planning permission would have to be sought.

Councillor Pavitt proposed that the application be approved. This was seconded by Councillor Le Count.

RESOLVED to approve the application with conditions

Cllr V Barlow (Great Canfield Parish Council) spoke against the application and a statement from M McGarr (agent) in support of the application was read out.