Agenda item

Erection of 5 stables, tack room, hay store and formation of access.

The Committee considered a report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding the erection of 5 stables, tack room, hay store and formation of access at land adjacent to road from High Hesleden to Monk Hesleden (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation on the application which included photographs of the site. Members were advised that a late representation had been received from local member, Councillor A Cox. Councillor Cox agreed with the officers conclusions and recommendation that the application be refused.

In response to a query from a Member, the Senior Planning Officer clarified that the  permission which was granted to a neighbouring field in 2011, had generated less concern among officers with regards to access requirements. That application had been less visible whereas the trimming of splays required on the current application would make the proposed development much more visible from the road.

In view of the visual impact of the application, upon a vote being taken it was,

Resolved: That the application be refused for the reasons set out in the officers report.