Decision details

John Scott, Director of Conservation and Planning, left the room during discussion of this item.

Members had visited the site on the previous day.

The Planning Officer introduced the report.  The policies support conservation of traditional vernacular buildings to holiday accommodation, however, the building subject to this proposal was not of significant merit and there was no policy basis to support the scheme for new build holiday accommodation.  There are also concerns about the impact on the trees surrounding the development. 

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:

·         Mr Daniel Opala – on behalf of Applicant

Members raised additional concerns regarding the distance of the building from the others on site and the need for a walkway from parking to the accommodation and the impact this would have on the landscape. 

Members recognised the contribution of the business to the local economy and tourism, but were concerned the proposal is separate to the original group of converted traditional buildings and would not be acceptable.  Members suggested that options within the group of traditional converted buildings for the development of the business should be considered.

The Officer recommendation to refuse the application was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

1.    The provision of new build holiday accommodation is contrary to policy RT2.

2.    The form and detailed design of the building fails to conserve the character and appearance of the built environment, contrary to Development Plan policy LC4.

3.    The application fails to provide an assessment of the impacts of the development on adjacent trees, contrary to policy LC20

John Scott returned to the meeting.