Decision details

Proposal Description: Item 5: Part retrospective planning permission for the change of use of land from agriculture to equestrian, and the erection of a private recreational 3-door stable, to be used in association with the dwellinghouse of 'Hayden Barn Cottage'.

The application was introduced.  Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out that an objection was received from Jackie Ware (The Hayloft), a borehole services report had been submitted from Jackie Ware and a further written representation providing neutral comments and photographic evidence had been received from the former owner of Hayden Barn Cottage. None of these raised any new material which was not already covered in the report. In addition, a copy of the appeal decision from the previous application was also included.  

During public participation, Jackie Ware and Councillor Mark Rogers (Warnford Parish Council) spoke in objection to the application and Dan Roycroft (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

During public participation, Councillor Lumby spoke in objection to the application as Ward Member. 

In summary, Councillor Lumby raised concerns regarding the report and the previous reasons for refusal which he considered were not set out fully for the inspector’s attention. In addition, he stated that he believed that the application was still contrary to the South Downs National Park policies SD24 (a), (d) and (g) and made reference to further concerns in relation to land levels, drainage and waste management.

The Committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.

RESOLVED:

The committee agreed to refuse permission for the following reasons: the change of use of this land to equestrian use will affect the water quality by pollution to ground water, surface water run-off and watercourse corridor features, contrary to policy SD17 of the South Downs National Park (SDNP) plan.