Purpose

LMDEL triggered committee. Principle of development is in conflict with NPF4 Policy 26 Business and industry and Policy 29 Rural development.

Decision

Agreed (1) to hear request to speak, (2) unanimously to Grant Full Planning Permission subject to relevant planning conditions, and (3) that the proposal is a Departure, however, it is considered that the development would be sustainable and the site is an appropriate location for this type of development, a countryside location being essential for this type of proposal; in terms of planning policy NPF4 Policy 21 asks Planning to encourage, promote and facilitate spaces and opportunities for play, recreation and sport which this application will achieve, and Policy R2 of the LDP and Policy R1 states support for a development for a recreational use which is compatible with a agricultural or national setting