Proposed conversion and extension of field barn to a self-build dwelling and associated works (Part retrospective).

Application approved contrary to the case officer’s recommendation.

The senior planning officer provided a presentation on the application.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr Phillips spoke on behalf of Dorstone parish council and Mr Goodwin the applicant spoke in support of the application.

In accordance with the council's constitution the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary, he explained that a large number of representations had been received in support of the application.  The proposal was for a modest building which had a minimal impact on the landscape. The development met the requirements of core strategy policy SS1 and there should be a presumption in favour of sustainable development.

 The committee debated the application. The following principal points were raised;

• There was no impact from the development on the local landscape and the work undertaken restored an historic agricultural building in accordance with core strategy policies LD1 and LD4;
• The application supported sustainable agricultural communities in accordance with core strategy policies RA2, RA3 and RA4;
• It was considered that the proposal complied with the requirements of core strategy policy RA5 (5) and in the view of the committee the existing building was not subject to substantial alteration and extension and the proposal would not adversely affect the character or appearance of the building or have a detrimental impact on its surroundings and landscape setting.

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

Councillor Richard Thomas proposed and councillor Polly Andrews seconded a motion that the application be approved for the following reasons and authority be delegated to officers to draft appropriate conditions to the permission:

• There was no impact from the development on the local landscape and the work undertaken restored an historic agricultural building in accordance with core strategy policies LD1 and LD4;
• The application supported sustainable agricultural communities in accordance with core strategy policies RA2, RA3 and RA4;
• It was considered that the proposal complied with the requirements of core strategy policy RA5 (5) and in the view of the committee the existing building was not subject to substantial alteration and extension and the proposal would not adversely affect the character or appearance of the building or have a detrimental impact on its surroundings and landscape setting.

The motion was put to the vote and was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED:

That the application is approved for the following reasons and authority be delegated to officers to draft appropriate conditions to the permission:

• There is no adverse impact from the development on the local landscape and the work undertaken restored an historic agricultural building in accordance with core strategy policies LD1 and LD4;
• The application supports sustainable agricultural communities in accordance with core strategy policies RA2, RA3 and RA4;
• the proposal complies with the requirements of core strategy policy RA5 (5) and in the view of the committee the existing building is not subject to substantial alteration and extension and the proposal will not adversely affect the character or appearance of the building or have a detrimental impact on its surroundings and landscape setting.