Agenda item

Full Application - Conversion of redundant building to a dependent relative unit at Loxley Park Farm, Douse Lane, Onecote (NP/SM/0124/0026,RD)

Minutes:

The Planning Officer presented the report and outlined the reasons for approval as set out in the report. 

 

There was a discussion regarding the conditions and whether there could be one imposed restricting the use so that it could not be used as an Air B&B, however it was noted that there was no policy base for such a restriction.

 

The Climate Change Mitigation measures in relation to Policy CC1 were discussed and whether more could be done.  There may be scope to provide more renewable energy and a further condition could be added to relate to climate change mitigation levels. 

 

The Officer recommendation to approve the application with an additional condition relating to climate change mitigation levels was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 

1.    Statutory time limit

 

2.     In accordance with amended plans

 

3.     Restrict occupancy of the annex ancillary to the existing dwelling house and retained within a single planning unit.

 

4.    Design and materials

 

5.    Flu pipe to be painted a dark recessive colour and maintained

 

6.    Removal of permitted development rights for alterations, extensions walls, fences and other means of enclosure.

 

7.    Bird and bat mitigation and enhancement plan to be implemented in accordance with details to be submitted and approved by the Authority.

 

8.    No works to be undertaken during bird breeding season (March-August inclusive) unless preceded by a nesting bird check by an ecologist.

 

9.     Scheme of climate change mitigation measures to be submitted to and approved in writing and thereafter adhered to.

 

 

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