Agenda item

(Councillor Jeff Beck declared a personal interest in Agenda item 4(2) by virtue of the fact that the applicant was the wife of a Councillor and a personal friend, however he would consider the application on its own merits. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

(Councillor George Chandler left the meeting at 19:45 on advice from Officers prior to discussion starting, as the applicant was his wife. In addition Councillor Julian Swift-Hook also left the meeting at 19.45.)

The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(2)) concerning Planning Application 13/00988/FUL in respect of the change of use of land for the siting of a temporary dwelling on land at Manor Farm, Farnborough, Wantage.

Derek Carnegie introduced the application and explained that this had been brought to the Committee as demanded by the constitution. There were no objections against the proposal. He noted that as this was a temporary structure, there was no requirement for a S.106 agreement.

The Chairman asked if a S.106 agreement would be required should there be a future application for a permanent unit. Derek Carnegie confirmed that it would. Councillor Roger Hunneman queried if the business was successful whether the application could be renewed or a permanent structure be proposed. Derek Carnegie explained that an application for a permanent property might be justifiable in future.

Councillor Jeff Beck sought clarification on the wording of Condition 2 on page 29. Derek Carnegie explained that these were model Conditions. Emmanuel Alozie commented that the Conditions were designed to be comprehensive, and suggested that he clarify them in an Opinion for the Committee.

Councillor Howard Bairstow enquired if the temporary unit proposed would be capable of lasting permanently. Derek Carnegie advised that it was of a log-cabin design and he considered it was therefore not intended to be a permanent dwelling.

After considering the Committees deliberations, Councillor Jeff Beck proposed to accept Officer Recommendation to grant permission. This was seconded by Councillor David Allen.

The Chairman invited the Committee to vote on the proposal. At the vote the proposal was carried.

RESOLVED that The Head of Planning and Countryside be authorised to approve planning permission, subject to the following conditions:

Conditions

1.                  The temporary agricultural dwelling hereby approved shall be removed on or before the 10th July 2016. All associated plant, materials and equipment shall be removed within 3 months of this permission ceasing. The land shall be returned to a condition agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority within 6 months of this permission ceasing.

Reason: In accordance with the criteria of the NPPF and with regard to the temporary nature of the building.

2.                  The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed, (or retired through old age or ill health), in the equestrian enterprise on site, as defined in Section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or a dependant of such a person residing with that person (but including a widow of such a person), on the land identified in this planning permission.

Reason:  This permission has been given because the need for the dwelling outweighs the planning objections to the development.  The Local Planning Authority are concerned to ensure that the dwelling remains available for the equestrian use on site in accord with the NPPF.

3.                  The materials to be used in this development shall be as specified on the plans or the application forms.  No other materials shall be used unless prior agreement in writing has been obtained from the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  In the interests of amenity in accordance with Policy CS14 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy 2006 - 2026.

4.                  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with drawing title numbers: LOCATION PLAN; PLANS AND ELEVATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS received on 15th May 2013.

Reason: To ensure that the development is constructed in accordance with the submitted details assessed against Policy CS14 of The West Berkshire Core Strategy 2006-2026.