Agenda item

Change of use and erection of a block of 3 stables

The Planning Officer presented the report as detailed in the agenda with the aid of a power point presentation. She provided an updated to members to explain that an amended plan had been received and that the stables were now proposed to be positioned 3 meters away from the boundary, rather than 2 meters.

Jenny Steadman, Chairman of Pen Selwood Parish Council addressed the Committee. She explained that the needs of both the applicant and the neighbour were recognised. She pointed out that clarity was needed over the positioning of the muck heap and would like to see a planning condition to confirm this. She suggested that a 5 meter distance from the boundary would ensure that there were no adverse effects of the neighbours’ well and would allow easier hedge cutting.

Mrs Bradley addressed the Committee to speak in objection to the application. She explained that she had concerns over the stable being too close to the boundary and a working well which was contained within her home. She pointed out that her residential amenity would be damaged. She expressed concerns that the proposal will not comply with SSAFO and COGAP regulations.

Mr W Porter, representing the applicant spoke in support of the application. He stated that part of the hedgerow could not be cut due to the close proximity of the neighbours buildings. He confirmed to Members that the muck heap will be positioned at the top of the site.

Councillor Mike Beech, the Ward Member recognised that the stables were close to the neighbouring property and that he had concerns, but was now satisfied over issues relating to the watercourses. He expressed that he would like to see a condition included to ensure that the muck heap was on a concrete base with an effluent catch.

After a short discussion, it was proposed and subsequently seconded to approve the application as per officer recommendation subject to an amended condition to detail revised plans received on 9^th November 2015 and a further condition to ensure that manure heap/drainage provisions to be agreed by Planning.

On being put to the vote, this was carried 8 votes in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention.

RESOLVED: That planning permission 15/03640/FUL be agreed subject to the following:

Justification

01.       The proposal, by reason of size, scale, materials and use causes no demonstrable harm to residential amenity, respects the visual amenity of the wider AONB and does not cause unacceptable harm to the distinctive character and quality of the Local Landscape in accordance with the aims and objectives of policies EQ2 (General Development), EQ_ (Pollution Control) and EQ8 (Equine Development) of the South Somerset Local Plan (Adopted 2006-2028) and the provisions of the NPPF (2012).

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

01.       The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

            Reason: To accord with the provisions of section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02.       The materials to be used in the development hereby permitted shall be those as identified within the planning application and no other materials unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

            Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to comply with saved policy EQ2 (General Development) of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2018) and the provisions of chapter 7 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

03.       No means of external illumination shall be installed on any part of the site without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority. Any details that may be agreed shall not be subsequently altered unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.

            Reason: In the interests of residential and visual amenity and to comply with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

04.       There shall be no burning of any waste in association with the proposal on the site.

            Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and to comply with policy EQ7 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

05.       The building hereby approved shall be used on for the keeping of horses for the private and recreational purposes of the occupants of Selwood Green and for no other purpose unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: The application has been assessed on this basis only and in the interests of safeguarding amenities in accordance with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

06.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Details and drawings received on 29 July 2015 and 19 August 2015 and details received by email from the applicant on 24 September 2015 and amended plan received by email from the applicant on 09 November 2015.

            Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

07.       Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved details of the construction of the containment for the muck heap shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such approved details shall be completed before the development hereby approved is first brought into use and shall thereafter be retained and maintained at all times in the position as indicated in amended drawing received by email from the applicant on 09 November 2015 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: In the interests of residential amenity to accord with Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028)