Agenda item

It was noted that Members had visited the site on the previous day.

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:

·         Mr A Johnson, Applicant.

In response to queries regarding the chicken coops referred to in condition 9 of the recommendation the applicant stated that he would be removing the existing coops and all chickens would be kept within the new building.  It was agreed to add an additional condition to secure the removal of all existing buildings and to prevent new ones being erected.

Following further discussion  the recommendation for approval subject to conditions, including the additional condition to remove permitted development rights for buildings and structures, was moved and seconded.  It was also agreed to include 2 more additional conditions regarding removal of permitted development rights for tracks and accesses and prohibition of external lighting unless otherwise approved.  The motion for approval subject to conditions as amended was then put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.    3 year implementation period.

2.    Development to be carried out in accordance with specified amended plans.

3.    Soft landscaping scheme to be submitted and agreed.

4.    Remove when no longer required for agriculture.

5.    Timber boarding to be stained dark brown at the time of erection.

6.    Tree protection plan and arboricultural method statement to be submitted and agreed.

7.    Any spoil from ground excavations to be removed from the site and disposed of at a licenced waste centre.

8.    No hardstanding unless agreed by the National Park Authority.

9.    Existing timber shed and chicken coops to the east of the site for the building to be removed within 3 months of the building being first brought into use.

10.  Removal of permitted development rights for structures and buildings.

11.  Removal of permitted development rights for tracks and accesses.

12.  Prohibition of external lighting unless otherwise approved.