Erection of general purpose agricultural building.
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Dilwyn Lloyd
Minutes:
Erection
of a multi-purpose agricultural building
(a) The
Development Control Manager expanded on the application's background and noted
that this was an application to erect a multi-purpose agricultural building for
storing equipment, machinery, hay/feed and provide a
shelter for livestock on land near Fferm Tanyffordd which was located on the outskirts of the
village of Carmel.
Attention
was drawn to the additional observations that had been received supporting the
application that confirmed the officers' concerns.
It
was noted that policy D9 of the GUDP supported proposals to erect buildings and
structures for agricultural purposes if they were reasonably necessary for
agricultural purposes and if they comply with all of the criteria within the
policy.
It
was highlighted that an extension to the stables was approved under reference
C11/0511/17/LL to create an agricultural shed. Having conducted a site
examination, it appeared that the shed which had been erected on the site was
larger and different in form to the approved application, and that a
substantial shed had been erected rather than the extension which was approved.
Neither did it appear that this shed was used for a genuine agricultural
purpose as was suggested at the time.
It was considered that there was no genuine justification to erect
a new agricultural shed as the existing shed (which in its present form was
unauthorised in relation to its size/design and use) could be used in addition
to the other sheds which had already been built on the site.
It was noted that the location of the proposed shed was prominent within the local landscape due to its form
and size and its elevated
position, and it was therefore considered that this would harm
the area's visual amenities, including the Dyffryn
Nantlle Landscape of Historical
Interest, which was contrary to the relevant requirements of policies B12, B22
and B23.
(b) The
local member (not a member of this Planning Committee), supported the application, and he made the following main points:
·
That the applicant
rented land in addition to the application site;
·
The need
for a bespoke shed for the applicant's
son in order
that he could
prepare sheep for showing in
agricultural shows;
·
That agriculture
was the only option in terms of livelihood
in areas of Gwynedd;
·
That the applicant should
be supported.
The local
member noted that he felt that
he had not received a fair hearing. In
response, the Chair noted that she
appreciated his presentation.
(c) In response to the observations of the local member, the Senior Planning Service
Manager noted:-
·
That the cases where the Council did not support
applications for an agricultural shed were rare.
·
No evidence had been received that the applicant
had additional land or that the shed was required to prepare sheep for showing;
·
It was considered that the existing buildings
addressed the need and therefore there was no justification for another shed;
·
The Council was not aware of the rented land.
(ch)
It was proposed and seconded to refuse
the application.
In
response to a member’s question relating to the enforcement case, the Senior
Planning Service Manager noted that there was an enforcement case as there was
no agricultural use of the shed and its form was not the same as the form
approved.
A member noted that no
evidence had been received to justify the need for sheds and consideration
should be given to defer the application in order to give the applicant an
opportunity to submit more information.
In
response to an observation from a member, the Senior Solicitor noted in
accordance with the Code of Conduct that it was inappropriate for Committee
members to discuss the application with the applicant and members were advised
to suggest that the applicant contacts the local member or the Planning
Service.
An amendment to defer the application to give the applicant an
opportunity to submit further information was proposed and seconded.
RESOLVED to defer the application.
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