Agenda item

This application was for the conversion of an existing stable block to a dwelling on the site of The Mill House, Walcot, Telford, Shropshire. 

This application had been called in by Councillor J Seymour.

Councillor J Seymour, Ward Councillor, spoke on behalf of the neighbour who raised concerns regarding the access across the path, intrusion on his amenity, increased usage of limited access, adverse impact of the gate, damage to septic tank and she asked if this application could be deferred for a site visit.

S Moore, Applicant spoke in favour of the application and explained the decrease in traffic movements compared to that of a working stables.  An automated gate with intercom would be installed to create a physical barrier and limit traffic movement with no diverse impact on highway safety or ecology.  The pedestrian curtilage would be used move bins to the highway to be collected.  Surface water drainage and sewage treatment plant would be put in place and these would protect the heritage asset.

During the debate some Members asked for clarification on the access and egress and raised concern regarding the septic tank and plans to replace this on land not owned by the Applicant. 

The Planning Officer confirmed to Members that sewage treatment would be on the applicant’s land and this would offer an enhanced package.  There was a right of access along the track as it was being used as a stable block and Highways Officers did not consider that there would be a detrimental impact.

Upon being put to the vote it was, by a majority:-

RESOLVED – that in respect of Planning Application TWC/2019/0560 that delegated authority be granted to the Development Management Service Delivery Manager to grant full planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives contained within the report (with authority to finalise conditions and reasons for approval to be delegated to Development Management Service Delivery Manager).