Decision details

The Planning Officer introduced the application to the Committee with the assistance of a PowerPoint presentation.  As an update to his written report, he confirmed that a waste management plan had now been received and that a professional waste company would be removing the dog waste and that Condition 7 would now need to be reworded to a compliance condition.

The Committee were addressed by a resident, a representative of the Parish Council and a Division Member.  Their comments included: -

·         The narrow roads leading to the premises, with few passing points and a history of accidents.

·         The additional number of vehicles movements caused by the development.

The Committee were addressed by the applicants.  Their comments included:

·         The benefits of the gun dog training that they provided.

·         That the business was closed on Monday and Tuesday (0 car movements)

·         From Wednesday to Saturday, they had one class and 3x one to ones (max 9 visitors, 18 car movements).

·         On Sunday they held four classes (max 24 visitors, 48 car movements) which were held half an hour apart.

Members, whilst conscious of the concerns raised by the various parties, were also aware that Highways had raised no objections to this semi-retrospective application. It was felt that if the number of vehicle movements could be restricted to its current level it would be appropriate to grant permission.

At the conclusion of the debate, it was proposed by Cllr Bruce and seconded by Cllr Hendry that the application be approved subject to an amendment to Condition 7, and a condition restricting the number of vehicle movements to those set out in the Officer’s report.

On being put to the vote the proposal was carried by 10 votes in favour, 3 votes against.

Resolved

To Grant Permission subject to the following conditions and subject to an amendment to Condition 7 and the additional condition as detailed by the officer regarding restriction on car movements to and from the site in connection with the use hereby approved, the wording of these conditions to be delegated to the Service Manager Planning North to be agreed in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of Planning Committee - North:

1.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in schedule A.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

2.    There shall be no obstruction to visibility greater than 600 millimetres above adjoining road level of Waldrons Lane in advance of lines drawn 2.4 metres back from the carriageway edge on the centre line of the access and extending to points on the nearside carriageway edge 60m either side of the access. Such visibility shall be fully provided before the development hereby permitted is brought into use and shall thereafter be maintained at all times.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

3.    The areas allocated for vehicle parking, loading and unloading, and turning on the submitted plan, drawing number C1 Rev A, shall be kept clear of obstruction and shall only be used for the said purpose and not for any other purposes.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

4.    The access way between the edge of the Waldrons Lane carriageway and the entrance gate shall be properly consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone or gravel) within 3 months of the date of this permission. Thereafter the access shall be maintained in that condition at all times.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

5.    Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revising revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modifications), the use hereby permitted shall only be as a dog walking/training area or for agriculture and not for any other use including any temporary use.

Reason: In the interest of highway safety and to safeguard residential amenity in accordance with Policies D14 and D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

6.    Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order, 2015 or any statutory instruments revoking or re-enacting the Order with or without modification, no caravan or other temporary structure shall be sited within the red line area as detailed on approved Location Plan Drg No. C1 Rev A.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt as to the extent of the planning permission and in the interests of the visual amenity of the countryside in accordance with Policies CO1, D19 and D2 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

7.     Within 3 months of the permission hereby approved, a Waste Management Plan shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Thereafter the use hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Waste Management Plan.

Reason: To prevent undue problems to neighbours and the amenity of the locality in accordance with Policy D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

8.    The proposed landscaping as shown on the submitted Site Plan Drg No. CCSP-002 shall be planted in full within 9 months of the date of this permission. The trees/shrubs/hedgerows shall be protected and maintained, and dead or dying trees/shrubs/hedgerows shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the local planning authority for a period of five years following their planting. .

Reason: In the interests of amenity and biodiversity in accordance with Policies D20 and C01 of the Local Plan.

Schedule A

Location Plan with Proposed Landscaping to Site Plans Drg No. C1 Rev A

Proposed Plans Drg No. CC-SP-002 Rev A

Proposed Landscaping, Site & Section Plans Drg No C3

Proposed Sheds & Car Parking Drg No. C2 Rev A