Issue - meetings

Application for siting of four static caravans and two touring caravans for residential use and conversion of the existing barn into a day room.

Late items received after publication of agenda:

1.               Since the publication of the Committee Report, two further responses from members of the public have been received in objection to the planning application. The reasons for these objections included animal welfare and associated highway safety concerns, and harm to the countryside and the setting of Canterbury House. One member of the public requested that the Applicant submitted a comprehensive Fire Safety Risk Assessment and that consultation was undertaken with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

Case Officer Comments:

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were consulted on the planning application, but no response was received. Fire safety concerns are controlled by legislation outside of the planning process including the Caravan Site and Control of Development Act 1960, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

The planning application does not include any animals. Animal welfare is also protected by legislation outside of the planning process such as the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Should any member of the public have concerns with animal welfare, it is recommended that they contact the RSPCA, the Animal and Plant Health Agency, or Leicestershire Police.

2.               The Officer Recommendation is still recommended for approval, subject to the outstanding ecology matters being addressed to the satisfaction of the Leicestershire County Council’s Ecology Department.

3.               No further late items have been received.

Application for siting of four static caravans and two touring caravans for residential use and conversion of the existing barn into a day room.

The applicant and a representative of the parish council spoke on this application.

It was moved by Councillor Flemming, seconded by Councillor Allen and unanimously

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to:

a.    The conditions contained within the officer’s report;

b.    Confirmation from Leicestershire County Council’s Ecology department that it is satisfied with the submitted details;

(ii)          The Assistant Director Planning and Regeneration be granted authority to determine the final detail of planning conditions.