Purpose

Principle of development unacceptable.

Failed to demonstrate no irreversible loss of prime agricultural land.

Failed to demonstrate an appropriate design.
Failed to agree Developer Obligations in conflict with Development Plan.

Decision

Agreed (1) to hear request to speak,

(2) unanimously, that authority to Grant Full Planning Permission be delegated to the Head of Planning and Economy subject to (a) the agreement to secure Developer Obligations, and (b) relevant planning conditions, and

(3) having considered the application and the relevant provisions of Policy PR1 that the proposal is an acceptable departure with regards to prime agricultural land given that previous development is clearly evident. In addition under NPF 4 (a) Policy 9 – this site is not undeveloped countryside, it contains existing concrete foundations, there is clear evidence of previous development and should be regarded as previously developed or brownfield land, (b) Policy 1 - reusing an existing developed footprint aligns with sustainable use principles, (c) Policy 14 - the design is not out of keeping with the surrounding properties as quoins are a feature on a nearby bungalow and the colour wash is the same as neighbouring properties, (d) Policy 17 - the proposal is in keeping with the character of the area - to replace redundant foundations and derelict ground with a completed dwelling would represent an environmental and visual improvement, and (e) finally, weight should also be attached to the planning history of the site which demonstrates that the principle of development has previously been accepted