Seasonal camping use at The Manor House, 70 Main Street, Cossington

“Design and Access Statement – this sets out the proposed camping ground would be seasonal for the warmer part of the year. Outside of the camping season the land would return to grazing. Camping guests would have access to use the existing small swimming pool and garden areas, as would the permanent occupiers of the house. The document explains the proposal is for a maximum of 25 pitches for tents only. Motorhomes, caravans and campervans are prohibited.”

“This planning application has had due regard to Section 149 of the Equality Act with regard to the Public Sector Equality Duty and the case officer has concluded that the application does not cause discrimination on the grounds of gender, race and disability. 11.”

“The development is considered to be sustainably located and is acceptable in principle. The design, scale and appearance of the proposed development are also considered to be acceptable in terms of highway, amenity, flooding and drainage terms. It is also considered that the proposal would not harm the significance of identified heritage assets or their settings or the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.”

“Consultee Response Charnwood Biodiversity Concludes proposal would not result in measurable harm to vegetation on site and does not require BNG. However, impacts on protected and notable species needs to be considered but impacts could be controlled by conditions. Charnwood Environmental Health Services No objection Charnwood Conservation and Design No objection – the camping field is outside the Conservation Area.”

“No objection subject to condition If the application’s scale will be conditioned by the LPA, then the LHA would accept the site not being an intensification and as such amendments to the access are considered unreasonable.”

“*Councillor Seaton arrived at the meeting at 5.07pm during the presentation of the Planning Officer. She did not take part in the vote for this item.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be refused for the reasons detailed in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth.”