Agenda item

Change of use from personal equestrian grazing paddock to commercial dog exercise paddocks and retention of 1.8m high fencing (description amended).

                The Senior Planning Officer, George Spurgeon gave a detailed presentation on the report relating to the abovementioned planning application, a copy of which had been circulated (for copy see file of minutes).  Members noted that the written report was supplemented by a visual presentation which included photographs of the site.  The Senior Planning Officer advised that some Members of the Committee had previously visited the site and were familiar with the location and setting. 

                The application was for change of use from personal equestrian grazing paddock to commercial dog exercise paddocks and retention of 1.8m high fencing (description amended) and was recommended for approval, subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

The Senior Planning Officer noted no objections from statutory or internal consultees, with four letters objection to the application, and five letters of support.

The Chair noted there were no registered speakers and asked the Committee for their comments and questions.

Councillor C Kay noted the proposals represented a straightforward application and appreciated that the application had wished to regularise the use and had submitted an application, as many people operated without permission and this application represented a responsible approach.  He moved approval as per the Officer’s recommendation.

Councillor A Bell agreed with Councillor C Kay, adding he would second approval for what he felt would be a good facility.

A motion for approval was proposed by Councillor C Kay, seconded by Councillor A Bell and upon a vote being taken it was;

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED, subject to the conditions set out within the report.