Issue - meetings

Ward: Rudgwick   Applicant: Edmund O'Reilly Hyland

The Head of Development reported that this application sought permission for the demolition of a large concrete agricultural building and the erection of two L shaped detached single storey (with mezzanine floor) four bedroom dwellings.  Given the size of the current building, the replacement dwellings would result in a reduction in built form. The proposal followed prior approval DC/17/1205 for the change of use of the agricultural building to two semi-detached dwellings, which had been granted in July 2017.  

The application site was located in the countryside approximately one kilometre from Rudgwick and comprised a partially demolished agricultural barn, close to a cluster of dwellings, including two barn conversions.  It was accessed along a narrow lane off Hermongers Lane to the north.

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 external consultees, as contained within the report, were considered by the Committee.

The Parish Council had raised no objection.  Rudgwick Preservation Society also raised no objection.  No further letters of representation had been received.

Members considered the officer’s planning assessment which indicated that the key issues for consideration in determining the proposal were: the principle of development in this location; the character and appearance of the proposal and its impact on the visual amenities of the countryside; the amenity of neighbouring occupiers; the amenity of future occupiers; and highways.

Members considered the proposal in the light of the prior approval and concluded that the proposal was acceptable.

RESOLVED

That planning application DC/17/2354 be granted subject to the conditions and reasons as reported.