Agenda item
Applications for Development
Purpose:
To consider applications for development, details of which are set out in the attached schedule.
Recommendation:
That the applications be determined in accordance with the recommendations of the Business Manager – Development Management.
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Page |
Application No. |
Address |
Planning Officer |
|
11-16 |
22/02785/HHD |
Cartref 21 Witney Street, Burford
|
Sarah Hegerty
|
|
17-22 |
22/02786/LBC |
Cartref 21 Witney Street, Burford
|
Sarah Hegerty
|
|
23-42 |
22/02947/OUT |
Land East Of Worton Road, Middle Barton
|
Stephanie Eldridge
|
Minutes:
22/02785/HHD and 22/02786/LBC, Cartref, 21 Witney Street, Burford.
The Chair advised the meeting that both ‘Cartref, 21 Witney Street, Burford’ applications would be presented and debated together, then voted upon by Members of the Committee as separate applications.
- 22/02785/HHD, Cartref, 21 Witney Street, Burford; and
- 22/02786/LBC, Cartref, 21 Witney Street, Burford.
Joan Desmond, Principal Planner, introduced the applications for the erection of a single storey in-fill extension to enclose an existing courtyard, and conversion of existing stone outbuilding to create new kitchen & cloakroom.
Sophie Hamilton-Grey and Robert Burnside both spoke in objection to the applications – Copies of both speeches are attached to the original copy of the minutes.
Democratic Services read out a pre-submitted statement from Ms Penny Bigwood in support of both applications – A copy of Ms Bigwood’s statement is attached to the original copy of the minutes.
Joan Desmond continued with her presentation and clarified the following points:
- The replacement of the proposed extension;
- The refurbishment of the stone out-building;
- There had been no objections raised by conservation officers;
- The applications were compliant with policies contained within the local plan.
Joan Desmond concluded that planning officers recommendations were for approval, as per the officer’s reports.
The Chair invited the committee to discuss the applications which raised the following clarification points:
- The increased heights of the extension forming part of the curtilage;
- If the listed status of the building had any implications on the work to be carried out;
- If the listed building status formed part of the heritage report.
Councillor Hugo Ashton proposed that both applications be deferred for a site visit by committee members. This was seconded by Councillor Elizabeth Poskitt, and was put to a vote. There were 6 votes in favour, and 2 votes against. The vote carried.
The Chair informed the committee that her seconding, was on the provision that members of the committee attended the site visit.
Committee Resolved to:
- Defer the applications to enable a site visit on Thursday 20 April 2023 at 9.30am.
22/02786/LBC, Cartref, 21 Witney Street, Burford
Councillor Hugo Ashton proposed that both applications be deferred for a site visit by committee members. This was seconded by Councillor Elizabeth Poskitt, and was put to a vote. There were 6 votes in favour, and 2 votes against. The vote carried.
The Chair informed the committee that her seconding, was on the provision that members of the committee attended the site visit.
Committee Resolved to:
- Defer the applications to enable a site visit on Thursday 20 April 2023 at 9.30am.
Councillor Jeff Haine sought reassurance from Democratic Services that an email regarding the site visit would be sent out in advance of the visit taking place. Democratic Services provided reassurance to Councillor Haine that this email would be forthcoming.
22/02947/OUT, Land East of Worton Road, Middle Barton.
Abby Fettes, Development Manager, introduced the application for outline planning for development of up to 28 dwellings, vehicular access, green infrastructure including landscaping, and related drainage and other infrastructure works, (all matters reserved other than access from Worton Road).
Peter Frampton and Kate Carter-Windle both spoke in support of the application – A copy of both speeches attached to the original copy of the minutes.
In clarification, Councillor Andrew Beaney asked Mr. Frampton that, if the application was refused as per officer recommendations, an appeal would be lodged. Mr. Frampton confirmed that this would be the case.
Abby Fettes continued with her presentation, which clarified the following points:
- Inappropriate incursion into open countryside;
- Does not reflect the established character of the area;
- Encroaches unacceptable in to an extensive area of agricultural land;
- Applications go beyond the boundary of the village;
- The significant demonstrable harms of the application outweighing the benefits.
Abby Fettes concluded that planning officers recommendations were for refusal, as per the officer’s report.
The Chair invited the committee to discuss the application, which raised the following points:
- The local Parish Council had identified the site as the most suitable for the development;
- The need for adequate affordable housing in the area;
- The consideration of the 5 year land supply;
- Determining the application in its own merit, and not in line with future applications;
- The consideration of the application in line with the local plan;
- Impacts of transport links within the area;
- SEN provision within local education;
Councillor Jeff Haine proposed that the application be refused as per officer recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor Elizabeth Poskitt, and was put to a vote. There were 5 votes in favour, and 3 votes against. The vote carried.
Committee Resolved to:
1. Refuse the application, in line with officer recommendations.
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