Issue - meetings

Change of use of land to site 67 holiday lodge caravans.

The Committee had before it the published Officer report containing the key planning issues, relevant planning policies, planning history, any response from consultees, written representations received and a recommendation of approval.

At the meeting, an oral presentation was made by the Council’s Head of Planning (CB) in respect of the application.

An update sheet had been circulated to the Committee prior to the meeting with details of a further representation received from a member of the public.

Carol Bannister, a local resident, spoke against the application.

Parish Councillor Christine Hamilton, representing Weeley Parish Council, spoke against the application.

Following discussion by the Committee and advice provided by Officers, it was moved by Councillor Everett, seconded by Councillor Bennison and unanimously RESOLVED that, contrary to the Officers’ recommendation of approval, the Head of Planning (or equivalent authorised officer) be authorised to refuse planning permission for the development due to the following reasons:-

·        Contrary to Policy ER19 and PP11 – Doesn’t propose improvements to whole site/diversify tourist economy.