Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/21/0930/FUL.

The Planning Officer presented an application for the construction of an manege and the erection of a single storey stable block

The application was recommended for approval with conditions.

Officers clarified that highways initially objected to the application, as the definitive route of the public footpath and visibility splays were not displayed on the site plans. However, following the submission of revised plans and consultation with the Public Right of Way Team, the objection was withdrawn as the proposal would not disrupt the line of the footpath.

In response to further questions, it was confirmed that the two mature oak trees on the site did not hold a Tree Protection Order and additional conditions could be added with regard to the storage and disposal of waste.

Members raised concerns about the Officer’s recommendation contradicting the objecting views of the Parish Council and requested that further dialogue take place between the two authorities. In addition, they requested additional information about the sustainability of the site and the safety of the public footpath, as it was proposed to go through the stable yard.

Councillor Emanuel proposed that the application be deferred for the following reasons:

·         To conduct a site visit.

·         Consultation with Stebbing Parish Council, Public Rights of Way and Environmental Health.

·         Further clarification on the arrangements for the footpath through the site.

 This was seconded by Councillor Le Count.

RESOLVED to defer the application.

Cllr J Kingdom (Stebbing Parish Council) spoke against the application.