Application for proposed livestock building with associated access and landscaping.
It was moved by Councillor Taylor that the officer’s recommendation to approve the application be supported. Some members, however, felt that the proposal would result in intrusion into the countryside and that there was no proof of need. It was moved by Councillor Boothby and seconded by Councillor Allen that the application be refused for these reasons. Councillor Witherford then seconded Councillor Taylor’s proposal, however as the first valid motion, Councillor Boothby’s was put to the vote and CARRIED. It was therefore
RESOLVED – the application be refused on the basis of unwarranted intrusion into the countryside (policy BE1 criterion a and policy NE5 of the Hinckley & Bosworth Local Plan 2001) and no proof of need for the development.