Formalise the number of touring units on the site for the entire season (March-October) to be 20 touring caravan and 20 units
LOCAL MEMBER:
Councillor W Gareth Roberts
Minutes:
Formalise the
number of touring units on the site for the full season (March-October) for 20
touring caravans and 20 tents
a)
The
Development Control Officer elaborated on the background of the application and
noted that it was a full application to formalise the number of touring units
on the site for the entire season by locating a maximum of 20 touring caravans
and 20 tents on the land between 1 March and 31 October. It was highlighted
that the existing permission for the site was given as a certificate of lawful
use and it permitted the siting of a total of 14 touring caravans and 30 tents
during July, August and bank holidays, and 14 touring caravans and 20 tents
during the other months of the season. It was noted that the application would
reconcile the number of touring units that could use the site for the entire
season and there would be a reduction of four in the total units for the months
of July, August and bank holidays, and there would be an increase of six for
the rest of the season.
It was added that
as part of the application, it was intended to improve the toilet and washing
facilities by adding two toilets in the existing toilet block and also
constructing a toilet for the disabled. It was also intended to create a
children's play area and to reinforce the landscaping by planting native
species.
There were no
objections to the application, but some original concerns were highlighted from
the Caravans Officer. The plans were amended to allay these concerns and
attention was drawn to the observations in the late observations form.
In terms of the
principle of the development, it was highlighted that Policy TWR 5 of the Local
Development Plan permitted proposals for extensions to existing sites provided
they complied with all the criteria noted in the report. It was explained that
this included that the proposed development was of high quality, was sited in
an unobtrusive location which was well hidden by existing features in a way
which would not significantly harm to the visual quality of the landscape. It
was added that the application involved making amendments to an existing
caravan and camping site. Although there were differences in terms of the
number and type of units for periods of the season, the proposal would
reconcile the situation and would make it easier to manage. It was considered
that the proposal was acceptable in terms of visual amenities, transportation,
access and biodiversity matters, and complied with relevant planning matters,
and local and national policies and guidance.
b)
It was proposed and seconded to approve the
application.
c)
During the ensuing discussion, the following points
were highlighted by individual Members:
·
There
was a need to consider carrying out the landscaping work firstly - impose a
condition to ensure this
·
That
the size of the site was acceptable - happy with the additional observations
·
Needed
to ensure that the applicant complied with the licensing requirements
·
That
there was a need to ensure that the toilet and washing facilities were adequate
(ch) In response, the
Senior Planning Service Manager explained that it was reasonable to consider
that the landscaping would be completed as proposed. In addition, it was
highlighted that a standard condition about landscaping had been included in
the report.
RESOLVED to approve the application
Conditions:
1.
Commencement within five
years
2.
In accordance with submitted plans.
3.
The number of units on
the site at any one time to be restricted to 20 touring caravans and 20 tents.
4.
Restrict the season to
between 1 March and 31 October.
5.
Holiday use only.
6.
A register to be
maintained.
7.
No storing of touring
caravans on the site.
8.
Carry out the landscaping
plan.
9.
The roof and walls of the toilet to be finished
in-keeping with the existing toilet /
shower building.
Supporting documents: