Agenda item
Full Planning application for: Replacement of attached barn with new barn (to remain as ancillary to the main pub) At: Barge Inn, Honeystreet, ALTON SN9 5PS
Minutes:
The following peoplespoke against the proposal
Mr John Lewis, a local resident.
Mr John Dunford, a local resident.
Mr Charles Fletcher, a local resident.
The following person spoke in favour of the proposal
Mr Ian McIvor, the applicant
The Committee received a presentation by the Area Development Manager which set out the main issues in respect of the application.
He introduced the report, which recommended approval, and drew the Committee’s attention to letters of representation and exchange of emails with Mr Richard Lloyd’s solicitor as tabled in the Late List.
Members of the Committee then asked technical questions after which the Committee received statements from the members of the public detailed above, expressing their views regarding this planning application.
After a lengthy discussion of which key points were,
- Amount and speed of traffic on the lane;
- The usage of the barn, which was confirmed as ancillary to the pub;
- Confirmation of the legality of the application being considered;
- Preserving active communities.
It was,
Resolved:
Planning Permission is granted, subject to the conditions set out below, for the following reasons;
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years of the date of this permission.
REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. |
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The replacement barn hereby permitted shall not be used at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the use of the Barge Inn as a public house.
REASON: To define the extent of the permission. |
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Prior to occupation of the replacement barn hereby permitted, the first floor void (as indicated on Drawing 9055.02) shall be made accessible for use by barn swallows and shall incorporate suitable beams / platforms / cups for swallow nesting.
REASON: To maintain local biodiversity as barn swallows nest in the existing barn.
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INFORMATIVE TO THE APPLICANT: All site staff should be informed of the possible presence of bats at the site and remain vigilant while stripping any materials. Should bats be discovered, staff should stop work immediately and contact the Bat Helpline for advice (0845 1300 228). |
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This decision relates to documents/plans submitted with the application, listed below. No variation from the approved documents should be made without the prior approval of this Council. Amendments may require the submission of a further application. Failure to comply with this advice may lead to enforcement action which may require alterations and/or demolition of any unauthorised buildings or structures and may also lead to prosecution.
Plans Ref. Existing Elevations 1:100, Ground Floor survey plan 1:50, First Floor survey plan 1:50, 9055.01, 9055.02 and 9055.03 all received 28 May 2010
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Reasons for granting planning permission;
The
proposed development will have no adverse impact on the setting of
the main listed building of the Barge Inn and will help to
facilitate a continuing viable future for the building as a public
house and community asset. The design is in keeping with the
building and the local planning authority is satisfied that the
access and parking arrangements are adequate to cater for it.
Accordingly, the Council considers that the proposal is in
accordance with policies PD1 and NR7 of the Kennet Local Plan and
with national planning guidance.
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Appendices:
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None |
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Background Documents Used in the Preparation of this Report: |
Planning application file and associated history files |
Supporting documents:
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