Agenda item

The Planning Officer presented the report and addendum.

Cllr Tim Roberts spoke in support of the application.

Ms Meghan Bonner, agent for the applicant addressed the Committee.

The Chair moved to a vote on the officer’s recommendation:

For (refusal) – 0

Against (refusal) – 6

Abstain – 0

Cllr Cohen moved a motion to approve the application for the reasons below, and subject to conditions outlined below.

The motion was seconded by the Chair. The Chair moved to a vote:

For (approval) – 6

Against (approval) – 0

Abstain - 0

CARRIED – the application was Approved for the following reason:

“The committee considered that there would be limited visual harm to the area and a limited reduction in openness. They considered that the limited harm to the openness of the green belt was outweighed by the public benefits of the development to the users and the borough.”

And subject to the following conditions:

1.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Dwg. no. P20

Dwg. no. P21

Design & Access Statement

Planning Statement

Supporting Statement Rev D

Very Special Circumstances Rev D

Reptile report

Site Photos

Email from the agent, KWA Architects, dated 21 November 0222

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning and so as to ensure that the development is carried out fully in accordance with the plans as assessed in accordance with Policies CS NPPF and CS1 of the Local Plan Core Strategy DPD (adopted September 2012) and Policy DM01 of the Local Plan Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012).

2.This permission shall be for a limited period only, expiring three years after the date of this permission, when the use hereby permitted shall be discontinued and the buildings and works carried out under this permission shall be removed and the land reinstated to the same condition as at the date of this permission.

Reason: To safeguard the character, appearance and openness of the Green Belt in accordance with policy DM15 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012).

3. The use of the buildings hereby permitted shall at all times be ancillary to and occupied in conjunction with the equestrian use of the site and shall not at any time be used for any other purpose.

Reason: To ensure that the development does not prejudice the character of the locality and the amenities of occupiers of adjoining residential properties in accordance with Policy DM01 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012).

4. a) No development or site works shall take place on site until a 'Construction Management and Logistics Plan' has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Construction Management and Logistics Plan submitted shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

i.  details of how the portacabins will be delivered and manoeuvred into place including access and egress arrangements within the site and any security procedures;

iii.  details of the storage/delivery area for all materials, tools and routing of delivery trucks;

iii.  details of a community liaison contact for the duration of all works associated with the development.

b) The development shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the measures detailed within the statement.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety, noise and good air quality in accordance with Policies DM04 and DM17 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012), the Sustainable Design and Construction SPD (adopted October 2016) and Policies SI 1, SI 7, D14 and T7 of the London Plan 2021.

5. a) Prior to first use, the external surfaces of the portacabins hereby approved shall be painted green(Dulux Paint Mixing Weathershield Quick Dry Exterior – Buckingham), as specified in the email from the agent, KWA Architects, dated 21 November 2021.

Reason: To safeguard the character and visual amenities of the site and wider area and to ensure that the building is constructed in accordance with Policies CS NPPF and CS1 of the Local Plan Core Strategy (adopted September 2012), Policy DM01 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012) and Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021.