Issue - meetings

It was proposed by Councillor Keeling and seconded by Councillor J Petherick and

Resolved

Decision be deferred pending a Member’s Site Inspection.

(16 in favour, 2 against, and 1 abstention)

Public Speaker, Supporter- Spoke on plans for sustainable living in the accommodation, the development has the same footprint as the original barn, and asked the committee for additional time to continue construction on the application.

Comments raised by members included there was no justification for a dwelling in the countryside, approval could set a precedent, and the proposed dwelling was similar in design and size to the permitted Class Q.

The Business Manager and the Solicitor advised that Class Q regulations only apply to buildings that haven’t been demolished. The previous structure had been demolished and so the Class Q regulations did not apply.

It was proposed by Councillor Bullivant and seconded by Councillor Patch that the application be accepted. The reasons for approval were; the new building would be similar in size and appearance to the previous building, the building is environmentally beneficial, the dwelling is in line with the council’s declaration of a climate emergency, and it is a conversion of a previous agricultural building. A vote was taken and was lost at 8 votes for and 10 against.

It was proposed by Councillor Keeling and seconded by Councillor J Petherick and

Resolved

Decision be deferred pending a Member’s Site Inspection.

(16 in favour, 2 against, and 1 abstention)