Issue - meetings

Application for change of use of land to two gypsy/traveller pitches, including day room and associated works (revised proposal).

Change of use of land to 2 gypsy / traveller pitches, including day room and associated works.

Whilst supportive of the officer’s recommendation to refuse planning permission, some members felt that additional reasons for refusal were required. It was moved by Councillor Cartwright and seconded by Councillor O’Shea that the additional reasons for refusal of being contrary to Core Strategy policies 13, 18, 21 and 22 be included.

Following officer advice, Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor O’Shea, moved an amendment that additional reasons for refusal being BE1 (impact on residential amenity) and policies 21 & 22 (assimilation into the countryside) be included. The amendment was accepted and upon being put to the vote the motion as amended was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – permission be refused for the reasons contained in the officer’s report and the abovementioned additional reasons. The final wording of the reasons for refusal to be delegated to the Chief Planning and Development Officer.