Issue - meetings

Ward: Rusper and Colgate   Applicant: Mr David Turner

The Head of Development reported that this application sought permission for the change of use and part conversion of an agricultural building into an agricultural workers dwelling to help with the overall management of the 800 acre farm.  

The application site was located in the countryside west of Horsham Road, south-west of Rusper.  It comprised a stable/barn located south of the main farmhouse.  There was another agricultural dwelling nearby within the farmstead, and various other farm buildings.  The nearest residential properties were approximately 55 metres to the east.

Details of relevant government and council policies and relevant planning history, as contained within the report, were noted by the Committee. The responses from statutory internal and external consultees, as contained within the report, were considered by the Committee.

The Parish Council objected to the proposal. One letter of objection had been received.  The applicant’s agent addressed the Committee in support of the proposal. A representative of the Parish Council spoke in objection to the application.

Members considered the officer’s planning assessment which indicated that the key issues for consideration in determining the proposal were: the principle of development; the impact on the countryside location; the amenities of adjoining occupiers; parking and traffic conditions in the area; and the viability of the farm business.

Members noted the evidence provided regarding the essential need for an additional dwelling on-site and concluded that the proposal would support the farming operation without having a detrimental impact on the countryside location.

RESOLVED

That planning application DC/17/2428 be granted subject to the conditions and reasons as reported.