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Planning Committee - Tuesday, 8th September, 2026 2.00 pm

September 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm Planning Committee View on council website

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The Development Management Committee was scheduled to consider a range of planning applications, with a particular focus on a proposal for equestrian facilities at Paunt House Barn. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from a previous meeting and address any urgent business or declarations of interest.

Equestrian Facilities at Paunt House Barn

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a change of use of agricultural land to equestrian use at Paunt House Barn, Castle Tump, Newent. The proposal, detailed in report PH.593, included the erection of a high stable building, fencing to create paddocks, and the installation of a septic tank. This application was the most significant item on the agenda, indicating a key focus for the committee's scheduled business.

Previous Meeting Minutes and Procedural Matters

In addition to planning applications, the committee was scheduled to confirm and sign the minutes from the Development Management Committee meeting held on 11 August 2026. The agenda also included provisions for the Chair to identify any items of urgent business and for members to declare any interests in matters to be discussed. These procedural items are standard for council meetings and were scheduled to be addressed at the outset.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Jonathan Beeston
Councillor Jonathan Beeston Conservative Party Newent & Taynton
Profile image for Councillor Richard Burton
Councillor Richard Burton Green Party Newnham
Leanne Drew
Profile image for Councillor John Francis
Councillor John Francis Independent Longhope & Huntley
Profile image for Councillor Julia Gooch
Councillor Julia Gooch Leader of the Progressive Independents Group The Progressive Independents Newent & Taynton
Profile image for Councillor Stuart Graham
Councillor Stuart Graham Independent No Group Cinderford East
Suzanne Hares
Profile image for Councillor Andrew McDermid
Councillor Andrew McDermid Green Party Lydney East
Emma Hughes
Alexander Kirk
Profile image for Councillor Patrick Kyne
Councillor Patrick Kyne Labour Party Coleford
Nicola Lawrance
Profile image for Councillor Beth Llewellyn
Councillor Beth Llewellyn Green Party Bream
Profile image for Councillor Gill Moseley
Councillor Gill Moseley Liberal Democrat Newent & Taynton
Clark Osell
Profile image for Councillor Simon Phelps
Councillor Simon Phelps Leader of the Independant Group Independent Westbury on Severn
Profile image for Councillor Mark Topping
Councillor Mark Topping Green Party Lydney West & Aylburton
Profile image for Councillor David Wheeler
Councillor David Wheeler Chair of Development Management Committee Green Party Newland & Sling
Profile image for Councillor Clayton Williams
Councillor Clayton Williams Leader of the Conservative Group Conservative Party Hartpury & Redmarley

Topics

Development Management Committee Equestrian facilities at Paunt House Barn

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 08th-Sep-2026 14.00 Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 08th-Sep-2026 14.00 Planning Committee.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 08th-Sep-2026 14.00 Planning Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

PH.593 Committee schedule - final - 8 September 2026.pdf
DMC Late Material September 2026.pdf
Minutesfinal.pdf