MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING Monday 5 January 2015 held at The Parish Room, Barn Hill, Strumpshaw at 8.00 pm
Present
Alison Peart Chairman
Andrew Pinder Vice Chairman
David Varley
Malcolm Whittaker
Carla Sutherland
In attendanceJenny Williams, Parish Clerk
Apologies
There were apologies from Pauline Kinmond and Paul Dexter
1Declarations of Interest
There were none.
2Planning Applications
Application No:20141945
Description: 1 rear & side single storey extension & 2 erection of detached garage
Location:Hill Barn, Buckenham Road, Strumpshaw NR13 4 NL
Applicant: Mr Geoff Cannon
DecisionSUPPORT
Proposed:David Varley
SecondedAndrew Pinder
Unanimous
Application No:20142024
Description: Demolition of existing dwelling & erection of replacement dwelling with cart shed garage
Location:Pond Farm, Buckenham Road, Strumpshaw NR13 4NL
Applicant:Mr David Grint
DecisionOBJECTION
ProposedMalcolm Whitaker
Seconded Andrew Pinder
Unanimous
The objections to this application were:
The proposal represents a major development on this site which is outside the settlement area of the Parish of Strumpshaw and is contrary to ENV8 and the policies of the recently adopted Neighbourhood Plan for the parish.
The design statement acknowledges consultations with the Planning Officer at BDC who has modified the original proposal but it is in essence still a 3-storey building with extensive attic space serviced by a staircase and roof lights that can easily be converted to residential use.
The garage/cart shed design would suggest it could become a separate residential unit with its staircase serving excessive attic storage, complete with skylights, windows, etc. This would also be contrary to the policies of the Neighbourhood Plan.
The access statement suggests no alteration to the existing site entrance will be necessary. In fact alterations have been made prior to this application and were notified to BDC by Strumpshaw Parish Council.
The conclusion statement refers to the site being “a bit of an eyesore”. This is largely due to neglect of the existing property over a period of time.
The Parish Council feels this substantial development will have a large visual impact and not enhance the area, as it does not follow the vernacular design of existing farmhouse and barn conversions in the immediate area. No building materials have been specified so it is difficult to see whether it will merge with other buildings in the vicinity.
The Parish Council accepts the site has a derelict appearance and would suggest the application be considerably modified to a 2-storey property occupying a footprint close to that of the existing dwelling and to reflect the nature of the area.
The application in its current form should be refused.
The meeting closed at 8 .30 p,m