Issue - meetings
24/00130/COU - Building at junction of Braxted Park Road with Maldon Road, near Tiptree, CO5 0QA
Meeting: 22/05/2024 - North Western Area Planning Committee (Item 61)
PDF 381 KBTo consider the report of the Assistant Director: Planning and Implementation, (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.
Minutes:
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Application Number |
24/00130/COU |
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Location |
Building at junction of Braxted Park Road with Maldon Road, near Tiptree, CO5 0QA |
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Proposal |
Change of use of existing agricultural barn to farm shop and change of use of existing farm shop to cafe, resurfacing of existing car park and provision of 32 car parking spaces commensurate with increased floor space, cycle store and landscaping. |
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Applicant |
Mr J. Purdy |
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Agent |
Mrs Alice Quinn of Smart Planning Limited |
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Target Decision Date |
11.04.2024 |
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Case Officer |
Fiona Bradley |
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Parish |
TOLLESHUNT MAJOR |
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Reason for Referral to the Committee / Council |
Member Call In by Councillor C P Morley - Policies D1 and S1. |
Following the Officers’ presentation, the Agent, Miss Quinn, addressed the Committee.
Some Members spoke against the Officers’ recommendation of refusal commenting that they felt there was a functional need for the proposal and the car park was already in existence.
A debate ensued, during which Councillor S J Morgan commented that he felt there was a functional need for the proposed change of use and the car park was already in existence. He then proposed that the application be approved, contrary to Officers recommendation. This proposal was duly seconded.
In response to questions raised, the Principal Planning Officer advised that the car was block paved and permeable and confirmed that Officers were unable to confirm if the barn had been used for agricultural purposes which was one of the reasons why the application did not accord with Policy E4.
In response to a request from the Chairperson, Councillor Morgan clarified his reasons for approval related to Policy S1 as rural prosperity was being increased and Policy S7 in respect of local economy.
The Chairperson advised that if Members were mindful to approve the application conditions would be delegated to Officers in consultation with herself and Councillor Morgan. This was noted. The Chairperson then moved Councillor Morgan’s proposal to approve the application and upon a vote being taken this was agreed.
RESOLVED that this application be APPROVED subject to conditions delegated to Officers in consultation with the Chairperson and Councillor S J N Morgan.