For:      Mr S Dick of above address.

Ward: Castle

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Cripwell spoke against the application.

RESOLVED: THAT

Planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1 -     A09 (Amended plans)

         Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the amended plans.

2 -     A06 (Development in accordance with approved plans)

         Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

3 -     C02 (Approval of details)

         (a)  Window, construction and detail

         (b)  External door construction and detail

         (c)  External roofing material

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

4 -     C11 (Specification of guttering and downpipes)

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

5 -     C12 (Repairs to match existing)

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

6 -     E15 (Restriction on separate sale)

         Reason: It would be contrary to the policy of the local planning authority to grant consent for a separate dwelling in this location.

7 -     E16 (Removal of permitted development rights)

         Reason: In order that the Local Planning Authority can control development on this site with regards to the historic and architectural significance of the building structure.

8 -     E18 (No new windows in specified elevation)

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

9 -     E31 (Use as holiday accommodation)

         Reason: The local planning authority are not prepared to allow the introduction of a separate unit of residential accommodation, [due to the relationship and close proximity of the building to the property known as Oak Barn in this rural location.

10 -      No development approved by this permission shall be commenced until a scheme for the conveyance of foul drainage to a private treatment plant has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.  No part of the development shall be brought into use until such treatment plant has been constructed.

         Reason:  To prevent pollution of the water environment.

11 -      Prior to any development on site the applicants (or whoever is in ownership of the structure subject to this approval), shall have obtained a D.E.F.R.A. Development Licence and a copy will be forwarded to the Local Planning Authority who will of agreed with its contents in writing to the person(s) who need to obtain it prior to any form of development on site.

Reason:  In order to safeguard any wildlife species that are protected under The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Conservation (Natural Habitats), Regulations 1994.

         Informatives:

1 -     Where septic tanks/private treatment plants are proposed, Circular 3/99 (Planning Requirements in respect of Non-Mains Sewerage) advises in Annex A that the application should be accompanied by a full foul drainage assessment to demonstrate that the proposal will not adversely affect the environment amenity and public health of the vicinity.  This assessment should clearly set out the responsibility for and means of operation and maintenance of the plant (see paragraph 4) and provide adequate consideration of the points outlined in paragraph 6.

           Refererence should also be made to 'Approved document H 2002 Edition', Section H2 paragraphs 1.27-1.30 regarding the siting of the foul effluent soakaway (note the need to be 15m from any building; 10m from any watercourse or permeable drain and 50m from any groundwater abstractions), paragraphs 1.31-1.38 assists with assessing the ground conditions, and Appendix H2A regarding maintenance of the ssytem.

2 -     N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC