Minutes:
Grid Ref: E: 314448 N: 298627
Valid Date: 07/11/2018
Community Council: Bettws Community Council
Applicant: Ms Sarah Whitley
Location: Tyn Yr Wtra, Brooks, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8QN
Proposal: Change of use of agricultural land to form a campsite, demolition of existing agricultural outbuilding and erection of building for toilets & washing facilities
Application Type: Full Application
The Principal Planning Officer advised that as detailed in her update report the third party landowners had been approached regarding the use of their land for highways improvements.
Councillor G Pugh spoke as the local representative.
Mr N James spoke on behalf of the residents of Brooks.
Mr D Hughes, Agent spoke on behalf of the applicant.
In response to comments made by the objector, the Principal Planning Officer advised the Committee that notice had been served on third parties in October 2018, in respect of the need to use their land to accommodate the road improvements and the amended Certificate B had been received by Development Management in December 2018. She confirmed that all necessary information had been received to enable the planning application to be considered.
In response to questions the Highways Authority confirmed that with the proposed road improvements the proposed development was acceptable. The concerns expressed by the objectors regarding the unsuitability of the road for such a development was noted and due to these it was moved and duly seconded to defer consideration of the application to allow for a site visit. The motion was put to the vote and duly lost on the Chair’s casting vote.
The Principal Planning Officer advised that the Ecologist had no objections to the application. She advised that if the Committee was concerned with the disposal of the waste from the composting toilets a condition requiring the submission of a waste management plan could be added if the Committee was minded to approve the application.
The Principal Planning Officer advised that the health and safety issues in respect of the pond on the site was an operational matter rather than a planning matter. However, she advised that an advisory note could be added if the Committee was minded to approve the application.
In response to questions, the Highways Authority advised that it had taken into account all road users, including walkers and cyclist, when assessing the impact of the development on the roads.
It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer and that it be delegated to the Professional Lead for Development Management in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair to add a condition regarding the submission of a waste management plan and an advisory note in respect of the need to address health and safety issues in respect of the pond on the site.
RESOLVED: |
Reason for decision: |
that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes and that it be delegated to the Professional Lead for Development Management in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair to add a condition regarding the submission of a waste management plan and an advisory note in respect of the need to address health and safety issues in respect of the pond on the site. |
As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
To ensure the waste is managed correctly with no detriment to amenity or biodiversity and an informative added regarding health and safety in order to draw the applicant’s attention to other legislation. |
County Councillor G Pugh resumed his seat in the Committee.
County Councillor D Selby left the meeting.
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