13/1607C - Spark Lane Farm, Congleton Road, Arclid, CW11 2UJ: Conversion of Existing Barn Structures, Demolition of Redundant Structures and New Build Construction to form 8no Dwellings for
Meeting: 18/09/2013 - Southern Planning Committee (Item 65)
PDF 350 KBTo consider the above planning application.
Minutes:
Note: Mr J Websterattended the meeting and addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant.
The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application.
RESOLVED
(a) That the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:
1. The proposed residential development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside, where according to Policies PS8 and H6 of the adopted Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review 2005, there is a presumption against new residential development. Such development would be harmful to its open character and appearance, which in the absence of a need for the development should be protected for its own sake. The Local Planning Authority can demonstrate a 5 year supply of housing land supply in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. As such the application is also contrary to the emerging Development Strategy. Consequently, there are no material circumstances to indicate that permission should be granted contrary to the development plan.
2. Visibility at the proposed access to the site from the A534 Spark Lane, is substandard and would result in an unacceptable impact in terms of road safety, contrary to Policy GR9 of the adopted Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review 2005 and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. The proposed development, by virtue of its isolated location and dangerous walking environment along Spark Lane (A534), due to the lack of pavement on both sides of this 50 and 60 miles per hour speed limit road, would be car dependant and thereby comprises unsustainable development contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework.
4. The proposed conversion of the building referred to as The Stables, would involve significant extension of the building. As a result the proposal does not comply with the requirements of Policy BH15 of the adopted Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review 2005, which, inter-alia, states that the conversion of rural buildings will only be allowed if the building is permanent and substantial and would not require extensive alteration, rebuilding or extension.
5. Insufficient information has been submitted with the application relating to changes in levels in order to assess adequately the impact of the proposed development having regard to trees to be retained on the site. In the absence of this information, it has not been possible to demonstrate that the proposal would comply with Development Plan policies and other material considerations.
(a) That, in order to give proper effect to the Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority be delegated to Planning and Place Shaping Manager, in consultation with the Chairman (or in her absence the Vice-Chairman of the Southern Planning Committee), to correct any technical slip or omission in the wording of the resolution, between approval of the minutes and issue of the decision notice.