Proposed erection of stable block including change of use of agricultural land to form stable yard.

Proposed erection of stable block including change of use of agricultural land to form stable yard

The Senior Planning Officer reported the receipt of a further letter of objection from a neighbouring resident, full details of the letter were included in the update sheet.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mrs Powell, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

The Local Ward Member, Councillor KG Grumbley, pointed out that some of the property names were incorrect and would need to be changed. He emphasised that when considering an application of this type, Members should always be mindful of the welfare of animals. He was of the view that this would be a sensible site for a stable and moved the application. He did, however, express concern that not all of the neighbours had been consulted fully.

In response to a question from a Member, the Senior Planning Officer confirmed that there was a condition to ensure that waste was not stored too close to the neighbouring dwellings.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission))

         Reason:  Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.      F09 (Private use of stables only)

         Reason: In order to safeguard the character and amenity of the area and to comply with Policy S2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

3.      C08 (Colour of cladding (stables))

         Reason: To protect the visual amenities of the area and to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

4.      C07 (Dark roof colouring (agricultural buildings))

         Reason: To protect the visual amenities of the area and to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

5.      Prior to any work commencing on the construction of the 'turning out paddock' details of the materials (including colour) intended for the top surface of the paddock and also the height and design of the new post and rail fencing around it, shall first be submitted to and be subject to the prior written approval of the local planning authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason:  To protect the visual amenities of the area and to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

6.      F13 (Restriction on separate sale)

         Reason: The close proximity of the access drive to the stables and Hazeldene is likely to give rise to noise nuisance should they be in separate ownership and having regard to Policy DR13 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

7.      I16 (Restriction of hours during construction)

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents and to comply with Policy DR13 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

8.      I43 (No burning of material/substances)

         Reason: To safeguard residential amenity and prevent pollution and to comply with Policy DR4 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

9.      I30 (Restriction on storage of organic wastes or silage)

         Reason: To safeguard residential amenity and to comply with Policies DR4 and E13 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

10.    I32 (Details of floodlighting/external lighting)

         Reason: To safeguard local amenities and to comply with Policy DR14 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

Informative(s):

1.      N03 - Adjoining property rights

2.      N14 - Party Wall Act 1996

3.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans

4.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Planning Permission