OFFICER'S
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Decision
Date:
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Decision
Code:
FAPG
NoticeType:
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ReferenceNo:
Location:
Application
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Proposal:
Applicant:
PAP/2010/03s2
HillsideMeadowFarm
QuarryLane
Mancetter
CVg2RD
FullPlanning
Application
Erectionof a newstableblockandmachinerv
/ imolement
storeand
alterexistingstables.
Mr & Mrslan Lewis
Case Officer:
d: ChrisNash
Authorised
Officer:
For OfficeUseOnly
Yes
No
N/A
Monitoring
completed?
lf P.D.removed.
emailforwarded
to CentralServices?
lf condition
monitorinq
required.
emailto Enforcement
Team(PG)
o
RELEVANT
POLICIES
NorthWarwickshire
LocalPlan2006
COREPOLICY2 - Development
Distribution
ECONT Agricultural
andForestryBuildings
ENV12- UrbanDesign
ENV13- Building
Design
ENV14- AccessDesign
CONSTRAINTS
RadonGas
CONSULTATIONS
BritishWaterways
Mancetter
ParishCouncil
(seefile)
Neighbours
Sitenotice
cApplic€tions_Ref_Not
OBSERVATIONS
OFFICER'S
REPRESENTAT]ONS
. BritishWaterways- no comments
. QuarryFarm - no objection,but commenton wastedisposalarrangements,
the
residentially
later
on.
generator
the
site
should
not
used
andthat
for electricity,
OBSERVATIONS
The site is locatedoff a farmtrackwhichis alsothe routeof
a public footpath (AE103).There are no immediate
residentsand views of the proposalsare limited. The
CoventryCanal wraps around the rear of the site, with
fencing set behind mature hawthornhedgerowbordering
the trackat the front.
There is an existingstable block with ancillarytack and
storage. The stables themselves are currently of
substandardsize for keepinghorses.There is a further
andchattelon thesitealso.
storagecontainer
The applicationshould be read in coniunctionwith
whichseeksto allowcommercialstabling.
PAPI2O1O|O352
Distribution
COREPOLICY2 - Development
The proposalis for buildingsto serveagriculturaland equestrianuses,the principleof which
is consideredappropriatein sucha location.
ECONT- Aqriculturaland ForestrvBuildinqs
The applicantpresentlyhas machineryand variousitemsin orderto maintainthe land.The
land is usedfor keepingof some poultryand hay makingeach year,the lafterof which is
presentlysold on. Whilst there is a small storageelementattachedto the existingstable
block,this is not consideredsutficientto houseall the machineryand producenecessaryto
servethe agriculturalelement,nor store hay and beddingfor the stables.lt is considered
that the storagebuildingis necessaryfor the longterm operationof the holding,and that no
otherbuildingson site can providethis storage.Storageand welfarefacilitiesofferedby the
storagecontainerand chattelwill be removedby conditionsince equivalentis provided
withinthe new buildings.The buildingalso sits closewith the existingstables,and is of
appropriatematerialsnotto be visuallyintrusive.
ENV12- UrbanDesion
In assessingthe new stable block,it offersa minor wing to the existingstablesand tack
room element, thus creating a central courtyard.lt is consideredthat the proposal
harmoniseswith the existingstables, and subject to conditionsto remove the storage
containerand chattel(sinceequivalentfacilitiesare providedby the tack area, store,wash
room and agriculturalbuildingmentionedabove),and ensureappropriatetreatmentof the
The layout
existingand proposedblockwork,it will presenta visuallyattractiveenvironment.
of
serveto minimisecriminalactivity,whilstextemalillumination
and boundarytreatments
the courtyardcan be controlledby condition
ENV13- BuildinoDesiqn
Both the proposedbuildingsare consideredto be of suitablescale,mass, heightand
finishing
to the stables.
to ensureappropriate
notwithstanding
a condition
appearance,
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OFFICER'S
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ENV14- AccessDesion
The existingaccessis set at an angleto ensurevehiclescan onlyturnout of the sitein one
direction.
However,
the existinggatesareproblematic
giventheirthree-part
construction
and
can causedelayin openingthem.In the contextof an increasein vehiclestowinghorse
trailersvisitingthe site, and the track beinga publicfootpathand sole accessto other
propertiesin the vicinity,the opportunityfor obstructionshould be minimised.Verbal
commentshave be raisedin this respect.Therefore,
a conditionto ensurethe gatesare
fixed in no morethan two sectionscan be applied.lt is then for the applicantto decide
join twosectionstogether,
whethertheyretrospectively
or replacethe gates.
RECOMMENDATION
Thatthe application
be GrantedSubjectto Conditions
1.
The development
to whichthis permission
relatesmustbe beounnot later
thanthe expiration
of threeyearsfromthedateof thispermission.
REASON
To complywithSection91 of the Townand CountryPlanning
Act 1990,as amended
by Section51 ofthe PlanningandCompulsory
PurchaseAc..2004,
andto preventan
accumulation
of unimplemented
planningpermissions.
The development
herebyapprovedshallnot be carriedout otherwise
thanin
accordance
with the plansnumbered11304.2and 11304.3receivedby the Local
Planning
Authority
on 12July2010.
REASON
To ensurethat the developmentis carriedout strictlyin accordancewith the
plans.
approved
3.
The buildingsherebyapprovedshallnot be usedfor any purposeotherthan
for equestrian
stablingandstorage,andagricultural
storage.
REASON
To preventunauthorised
useof the property.
4.
No development
whatsoever
withinClassB of Part 6 of Schedule2 of the
TownandCountry(GeneralPermitted
Development
Order)1995(asamended),
shall
commenceon site withoutdetailsfirst havingbeen submittedto, and approvedin
writingby,the LocalPlanning
Authority.
REASON
In orderto preventthe over-intensive
development
of the site.
5,
The openlandwithinthe curtilage
of the siteshallnotbe usedfor the storage,
displayor saleof anything
whatsoever.
REASON
In the interests
of the amenities
of the area.
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OFFICER'S
OBSERVATIONS
otherthanbulkheadlightson the stables,shallbe placedor
6.
No floodlighting,
erectedon the site withoutdetailsfirst havingbeensubmittedto, and approvedin
writing,by the LocalPlanning
Authority.
REASON
ln the interests
of the area.
of the amenities
7.
The steelstoragecontalnershallbe removedfrom the site no laterthan 3
implement
monthsfollowingthe complelion
of the agricultural
store,and the chattel
the completion
shallbe removedfromthe siteno laterthan3 monthsfollowing
of the
newstableblock.
REASON
of the case,so as to preventthe unauthorised
In recognition
of the circumstances
use of the site.
8.
Notwithstanding
the plans herebyapproved,the existingand new stable
blocksshallbe finishedwith an off whiterenderor paint,red facingbrickor timber
maintained
as such.
cladding,
andthenpermanently
REASON
of the areaandthe buildings
concerned.
In the interests
of the amenities
Notes
gas whichentersbuildingsfromthe groundand can
1 . Radonis a naturalradioactive
causelungcancer.lf you arebuying,buildingor extending
a propertyyoucan obtain
a RadonRisk Reportonlinefrom www.ukradon.org
if you havea postaladdressand
postcode.
Thiswilltell you if the homeis in a radonaffectedarea,whichyou needto
knowif buyingor livingin it, and if you needto installradonprotective
measures,if
youare planning
to eltend it. lf you are buildinga newpropertythenyou are unlikely
to have a full postal addressfor it. A report can be obtainedfrom the British
locatedusinggrid references
GeologicalSurveyat http://shop.
bgs.ac.uUgeoreports/,
or site plans,which will tell you whetheryou need to installradon protective
measures
whenbuilding
the property.
For further informationand adviceon radon pleasecontactthe HealthProtection
Agencyat www.hpa.org,uk.Also if a propertyis foundto be affectedyou may wish
to contactthe NorthWarwickshireBuildingControlPartnershipon (024)7637 6328
for furtheradviceon radonprotectivemeasures.
The Development
Plan policieswhichare relevantto this Decisionare as follows:
North WaruickshireLocal Plan 2006 (Saved Policies) CORE POLICY 2
(Development
Distribution),
ECONT(Agricultural
and ForestryBuildings),ENV12
(UrbanDesign),ENVI3 (Building
Design)andENV14(AccessDesign).
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OFFICER'S
OBSERVATIONS
Justification
The proposalis considered
to
to be appropriate
in this rurallocationand necessary
The
supportthe continuedoperationof the agricultural
and equestrianenterprise.
buildingsare of suitabledesignand overalluse is withoutharmto visualamenity,
subjectto conditions.
with savedpolicies
The proposalis thereforein accordance
COREPOLICY2, ECON7,ENV12,ENV13arld ENV14of the NorthWarwickshire
Local Plan 2006. There are no materialconsiderations
that indicateagainstthe
proposal.
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