To consider the above planning application.
Minutes:
Note: Councillor L Smetham (Ward Councillor) and Ms R Whaley(on behalf of the applicant) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.
Note: Parish Councillor J Narraway (on behalf of North Rode Parish Council) had not registered his intention to address the Committee. However, in accordance with paragraph 2.8 of the public speaking rights at Strategic Planning Board and Planning Committee meetings, the Committee agreed to allow Parish Councillor Narraway to speak.
The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application. The Southern Area Manager – Development Management also clarified the wording of policy GC5.
RESOLVED – That the application be REFUSED for the following reason:
The close season condition is required in conjunction with holiday occupancy conditions to prevent caravans being occupied as a main place of residence. In the absence of this condition the proposal would be contrary to policy GC5 of the Macclesfield Borough Local Plan 2004 and the National Planning Policy Framework.