Proposed single storey dwelling ('Pippin Grange') and ancillary outbuildings. To include renewable technologies, reinstatement of heritage orchard and biodiversity enhancements.

Application refused in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

The planning officer gave a presentation on the application and the updates/representations received following the publication of the agenda as provided in the update sheet and appended to these minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mrs Hardy spoke on behalf of Callow and Haywood Group Parish Council, a statement was read on behalf of Mr Priddle, a local resident, in objection to the application and Mr Sharp, the applicant, spoke in support.

In accordance with the council's constitution the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary she provided an overview of the application and the proposal. In addition she provided a summary of the detail of the representations that had been received on the application. A number of representations had praised the design of the development however objectors had not considered it suitable in the open countryside. There had been a difference of opinion concerning the application of CH9 in the neighbourhood development plan and whether the development met the requirements of that policy. The proximity of Haywood Lodge and the impact of the application on this heritage building had been referenced in representations. The additional access onto Haywood Lane had also been raised in representations.

The committee debated the application.

The local Ward member was given the opportunity to close to debate.

A motion that the application be refused in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Sebastian Bowen and seconded by Councillor Mark Millmore. The motion was put to the vote was carried by a simple majority.

RESOLVED – that planning permission be refused for the following reasons: