Agenda item
Full Application: Change of use of agricultural field to off-leash dog walking and training field at land near Bank Top Farm, Unnamed section of C39 from Exlowmere Lane to B5056, Winster
Minutes:
It was noted that Members had visited the site on the previous day.
The Senior Planner introduced the report and informed Members that since the report had been published, a further 15 letters of representation had been received, 1 in support and 14 objecting. No new planning issues had been raised.
The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:-
· Mrs M Roper, Objector
· Mr P Brown on behalf of the applicant
The Officer recommendation to refuse the application was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.
RESOLVED:
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That the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:
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The proposed development is contrary to planning policy E2 as it does not represent a type of business development permitted in the countryside by this policy.
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Because the development fails to make a contribution to the understanding and enjoyment of the National Park, is not appropriate to the National Park’s valued characteristics, and does not make a clear demonstration of need for an open countryside location, it is contrary to policy RT1.
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The proposed fencing and use of the site for car parking would have a harmful impact on the traditional agricultural character of the locality, contrary to policies L1, DMC3, RT1, and paragraph 172 of the NPPF.
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The use of the site for dog walking and training would be prejudicial to the existing use of the surrounding land for farming.
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The proposed use would harm the relative tranquillity of a valued area of recreational and amenity value, contrary to paragraph 180 of the NPPF.
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Supporting documents:
- (NP/DDD/1119/1218, MN), item 19/20 PDF 258 KB
- Item 10 - Land Near Bank Top Farm, Winster, item 19/20 PDF 1 MB