Agenda item

Members had visited the site on the previous day.

As this item and items 6, 7 and 9 on the agenda were all linked they were considered together including representations from those registered to speak under the Public Participation Scheme. (See minutes 109/17, 110/17 and 112/17)

RESOLVED:

To REFUSE the application for the following reasons:

1.         By virtue of the proposed building works and proposed use the development would result in harm to the historic and architectural significance of the listed buildings, contrary to Development Plan policies GSP1, GSP3, L3, LC6, LC15, and LC16 and to the heritage conservation policies of the Framework.

2.         Due to the impacts of a residential use within and around the buildings the development would result in harm to the character and appearance of the landscape, contrary to Development Plan policies GSP1, GSP3, L1, L3, LC4, and the provisions of the Framework in relation to landscape protection.

3.         Due to impacts associated with a residential use the development would have an adverse effect on bird populations in the area, contrary to Development Plan policies GSP1, L1, LC17, and the provisions of the Framework as they relate to the need to conserve biodiversity.

4.         Due to increased vehicular movements the development would result in conflict with other users of the adjacent bridleway, reducing their safety and quiet enjoyment of the Park in this location, contrary to Development Plan policy T6 and to the requirement of the Framework to protect tranquillity in an area which is prized for its recreational and amenity value for this reason.