Agenda item

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

The Planning Officer introduced the report, and informed Members that although there was agreement that there was a need for an agricultural dwelling, as the worker currently lived in rented accommodation in the village, and there is doubt about this accommodation remaining available,  there was concern that the development would have an impact on the landscape.   The Planning Officer informed Members that other locations had been explored with the applicant, but that no suitable location had been found.

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:-

Cllr Gill Heath, Supporter

Mr Craig Barks, Agent

Members asked whether further excavation and placing the building at a lower level with additional tree planting, could address the landscape impact concerns The Planning Officer reported that tree planting with mature trees would take time to become established and that the building would add development into an undeveloped landscape.  

The Committee voted to agree to continue the meeting beyond 3 hours in accordance with Standing Order 1:10

A motion to defer the application to allow the Authority further information to be provided by the applicant regarding siting and lowering of the dwelling, alternative locations, relocation of slurry store and purchasing adjacent land was moved and seconded, put to the vote and carried.

To DEFER the application to allow the Authority further information to be provided by the applicant regarding siting and lowering of the dwelling, alternative locations, relocation of slurry store, purchasing adjacent land and landscaping.  

Cllr Ian Huddlestone left the meeting at 12:45 and returned at 12:50.