Agenda item

6/2011/0464/DM - West Gates Farm, Gilmonby, Barnard Castle

Proposed shooting lodge with associated access and parking

Minutes:

Proposed shooting lodge with associated access and parking

 

Consideration was given to the report submitted in relation to the above application, a copy of which had been circulated.

 

A Inch, Principal Planning Officer, gave a detailed presentation which included photographs of the site.

 

Maria Ferguson, the Applicant’s agent, was in attendance, indicating that she would be pleased to answer any questions the Committee may have.  In response to an enquiry in relation to employment, she confirmed that there would be jobs in the construction stage, and also for staff to cater for guests in the shooting lodge.

 

Members noted that the proposal would support rural tourism which would benefit the area.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

 

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