Agenda item

Change of use from agricultural field to recreational field, retain 3 buildings and erect additional building.

Greasley Castle Farm, 120 Church Road, Greasley, Nottinghamshire

NG16 2AB

Change of use from agricultural field to recreational field, retain 3 buildings and erect additional building

Greasley Castle Farm, 120 Church Road, Greasley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2AB

The application, which sought permission to change the use of the site from agricultural to outdoor recreation for use for an archery club, was called in by Councillor M Handley.

There were no late items.

Mr Steven Radomski (on behalf of the applicant) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

Members debated the application stated that the although the Archery Club was good for the community there would be no desire to have permanent structures in the Green Belt.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions.

1.     The development hereby permitted shall be retained and carried out in accordance with the drawings numbered GAC007 Rev A (1:50), GAC006 Rev A (1:50), GAC005 Rev A (1:50), GCA-001Rev A (1:1000), GCA-002 Rev A (1:500), GAC005 (1:50), GCA-003 Rev A (1:200); received by the Local Planning Authority on 25 July and 2 August 2019.

2.     Within 6 months of the date of decision, a written scheme for highway improvement works to the Church Road access shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include details of hard surfacing and a timescale for carrying out the works. The access shall be maintained in accordance with the approved scheme for the lifetime of the development.

3.     The permission for the 4 buildings hereby approved shall be for a limited period of 5 years expiring on 10 October 2024 when the building works carried out under this permission shall be removed and the land reinstated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority unless prior permission has been obtained in writing from the Local Planning Authority for their retention.

Reasons

1.       For the avoidance of doubt.

2.       To reduce the possibility of deleterious material being deposited on the public highway (loose stones etc.) and to ensure surface water from the site is not deposited on the public highway causing dangers to road users.

3.       The buildings by virtue of their construction and appearance are not suitable for permanent retention.

Notes to Applicant

1.     The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it within the eight-week determination timescale.

2.     The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards.  If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the coal authority on 0345 762 6848.

Further information is also available on the coal authority website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority

3.     The development makes it necessary to improve the vehicular crossing over a verge of the public highway. These works shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority.  Works will be subject to a design check and site inspection for which a fee will apply. The application process can be found at: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/licences-permits/temporary-activities

(Having declared an interest in the item Councillor M Radulovic MBE left the meeting for the item before discussion or voting thereon.)