To receive any apologies for absence.

No apologises for absence were received.

To receive any declarations of interest.

No Interests were declared.  

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 20^th December as a true and accurate record.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That the minutes of the meeting held 20 December 2023 were a true and accurate record.

PROPOSAL: Change of use from agricultural land to private equestrian use to provide a polo pitch alongside associated engineering works for drainage and levelling.

RECOMMENDATION: DD

APPLICANT: C/o Agent

MEMBER CALL-IN: Not applicable

EXPIRY DATE: 22 December 2023

Councillor Reeves proposed a motion to grant planning permission in accordance with Section 14 of the report along with the additional conditions required of the district licence in Section 3 of the committee report. Along with the added condition that the proposed pitch only be used for training and not for matches. This was seconded by Councillor Hill.

Councillor Walters also proposed a motion, but this was intended to refuse planning permission. On the grounds that the proposed development would increase the risk of flooding to the local area. As Councillor Walter’s motion did not have a seconder, no named vote was taken on the motion.

A named vote was taken on Councillors Reeves’ motion. 

The result was three against one abstention and five for, therefore the motion passed.

Agreed: To grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 14 of the report with the additional condition in Section 3 of the committee update. Along with the additional condition that the pitch be only used for training and not matches. 

The committee heard from three registered speakers Bruce McArthur, objector Louvaine Keen, parish councillor and Declan Bristow, applicant.  

PROPOSAL: Installation of a cold store and butchery unit within the existing barn.

RECOMMENDATION: PERM

APPLICANT: Mr Lidgate

EXPIRY DATE: 22 December 2023

Councillor Hill proposed a motion to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 14 of the report. Councillor Taylor seconded the motion.

A named vote was taken.

The result was eight for and one abstention, therefore the motion passed.

Agreed: To grant planning permission with the conditions listed in section 14 of the report.

The Committee heard from three speakers Sarah Grace, objector, Julie Glover, parish council and Tom McArdle, applicant.

PROPOSAL: Part single part two storey side/rear extension and new refuse store following demolition of existing wall.

RECOMMENDATION: PERM

APPLICANT: Mr Anthony

EXPIRY DATE: 30 November 2023

Councillor Hunt proposed a motion to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 14 of the report. This was seconded by Councillor Hill.

A named vote was taken.

The result was three against, one abstention and five for, therefore, the motion passed.

 Agreed: To grant planning permission with the conditions listed in section 14 of the report.

The Committee heard from three registered speakers Irene Perrin, objector, Nathan Anthony, applicant and Councillor Catherine Del Campo, other councillors.

Committee Members to note the report.

The Committee noted the report.