AGENDA - Bassetlaw District Council

Application NoAoplicantProposal1611 0100058 Mr CalladineConvert redundant barn to office use, erectextension and construct new access at land tothe South of Cleveland Farm, Cleveland Hill,West Markham. RetfordThe application had been the subject of a site visit prior to the meeting. The Principal Plannerused slides to show the location of the site, existing and proposed layouts, proposed access,elevations and alterations.Mr R Fletcher spoke as Agent on behalf of the applicant who advised: the application is for asimple and attractive rural building; the building is a heritage asset which should be preserved; theapplicant's original application for a residential development was refused on the criticism thatbusiness opportunities had not been explored; the government has stated that rural buildingsshould be preserved , particularly where employment can be created; the development will nottake away from the original character of the building and will be in keeping with the area. He askedthe Committee to support the recommendation in the report to approve the application.Elected Members asked questionslraised issues on: the increase in floor space; creation ofemployment; access to the site; diversification; sustainability of a commercial property in the rurallocation; visual merit of the building.In response to a questions raised by members the Head of Community Prosperity informed theCommittee of a typographical error on page 79 on the report, where the report says dwelling thisshould be premises, he advised Members that if the application is granted this wording would beamended.RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEAD OF COMMUNITY PROSPERITY - Grant planningpermission subject to the conditions as circulated.(The Chairman used his casting vote)COMMITTEE DECISION -Grant planning permission subject to the conditions as circulated(Observations of Nottinghamshire County Council's Director of Communities (Highways), NaturalEngland, East Markham Parish Council, West Markham Parish Council and two letters ofobjection were taken into consideration)(Copies of an email from East Markham Parish Council were distributed to Members either on thesite visit or at the meeting. It detailed objections to the application)(At this point Councillor F Hart left the meeting and did not return)Application No Applicant Proposal01111/00183/v Heathcliff Developments Variation of condition 2 of PIA 01110100270 -Allow rebuilding of existing warehouse toprovide new dwelling instead of conversion andcondition 9 -windows and doors to be uPVCto Plots 3-1 1 and timber windows towarehouse and plots 2,12,13 and 14 atBanana Warehouse, 28 Moorgate, Retford