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Creation of a visitor hub/shelter, including access paths, landscaping, and associated infrastructure.

Councillor Chris Watson excused himself and left the Council Chamber for the duration of the application.

Following debate, the Chair proposed the item was dealt with at the end of the agenda, in order to give the time for the proposed condition to be worded, prior to it being voted on by the Committee.

Councillor Bernie Muir seconded the proposal. The Committee voted (5 for, 3 against) in favour of deferring the item to the end of the agenda.

Description:

Creation of a visitor hub/shelter, including access paths, landscaping, and associated infrastructure.

Officer Recommendation:

Approval, subject to conditions and informatives.

Including the addition of an informative to the decision notice in relation to Biodiversity Net Gain obligations:

8) Biodiversity Net Gain

The applicant is reminded of their obligations to deliver mandatory biodiversity net gain on-site in accordance with Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, including (a) submitting a Biodiversity Gain Plan that accords with the National Planning Practice Guidance and the approved BNG Assessment and Metric Tool; and (b) not operating prior to a completion report being agreed by the local planning authority.

Officer Presentation:

The Committee received a presentation on the application from the Principal Planning Officer.

Public Speaking:

The Agent spoke in support of the application.

Decision:

Following consideration, Councillor Neil Dallen proposed an additional condition be added, as follows:

‘The development hereby permitted should not be first used until details of Highway improvement discussions with the Highway Authority have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These discussions shall include but not be limited to, works to the public highway and horse crossing on Headley Road to account for any change in horse or traffic numbers on Headley Road since the original approval, and the need for any highway improvement works. Any improvement works shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to first use.’

Councillor Bernie Muir seconded the proposal.

The Committee voted (2 for, 4 against, 1 abstaining, and the Chair not voting) against the motion, and the motion was lost.

Following further consideration, Councillor Neil Dallen proposed a motion to approve the Officer recommendation as set out in the report. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Julian Freeman.

Subsequently, the Committee resolved (7 for, and the Chair not voting) to:

GRANT planning permission subject to a S106 Legal Agreement with the following Heads of Terms:

a) Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) delivery and monitoring

And the following conditions and informatives:

Conditions

1)    Timescale

The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

2)    Approved Plans

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans:

· 150_3000_P1

· 150_3001_P1

· 150_3013_P1

· 150_3012_P1

· 150_3010_P1

· 150_3011_P1

· 150_3014_P1

· 150_3015_P1

· SK19

· WTL684-GRA-XX-XX-DR-L-1101-P Rev 01

· WTL684-GRA-XX-XX-DR-L-1301-P Rev 01

· WTL684-GRA-XX-XX-DR-L-1102-P Rev 01,

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