Decision details

Members had viewed the site on the previous day.

This application was deferred at the January 2015 Planning Committee to allow for the consideration of alternative uses for the barn. The agent submitted additional information and amended plans in June which had been incorporated into the report.

The following spoke under the Authority’s Public Participation Scheme:

·         Dr P Owens, Objector

·         Mr J Oldfield, Agent

Following debate, Members moved and seconded another deferral for the purpose of obtaining more information about the structural condition of the barn by means of an independent survey. More information was also required about the likely costs of conversion, the possible alternative uses for the barn and about the surrounding strip field pattern.

As the seconder of the motion had Cllr Mrs K Potter left the room briefly during the discussion, another Member seconded it in her place. Cllr Mrs Potter did not vote on the proposals.

The committee voted to continue beyond 3 hours, in accordance with Standing Orders.

The motion for deferral was then voted upon and carried.

RESOLVED:

That the item be DEFERRED for the provision of further information about the structural condition of the building in order to determine its need for conversion.