Self-build dwelling and caravan retention at 22A Back Lane, Huthwaite

“The Application This is an application which seeks consent for a self-build dwelling along with the retention of one static caravan, a day room and two touring caravans.”

“An application has previously been granted conditional consent on the site for an extension to an existing day room to form a dwelling and the retention of a static caravan, utilities block and two touring caravans. This application seeks an amended design to the dwelling proposing a dormer bungalow rather than the single storey dwelling which was granted consent.”

“The application site currently comprises two gypsy and traveller pitches with associated day rooms located off Back Lane, Huthwaite, Sutton in Ashfield.”

“This site and additional land to northwest • V/1975/0867 – Site for 3 or 4 bungalows – Refuse • V/1976/0627 – Site for erection of bungalow and double garage for residential and business use – Conditional • V/1977/0568 – Erection of bungalow with double garage – Conditional • V/1984/0711 – Site for one dwelling – Refuse • V/1984/0711 – Site for one dwelling – Refuse - Appeal dismissed…”

“This site • V/2004/0874 – Change of use from waste land to residential gardens and retention of shed – Conditional • V/2016/0742 – Change of use of land to use as residential caravan site for two gypsy families, including the erection of amenity building - Allowed at Appeal • V/2018/0264 – Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 of planning permission APP/W3005/C/171/3172500 – CD Determined • V/2019/0520 – Shower block – Conditional • V/2019/0521 –…”

“Ashfield District Council Environmental Health (Residential) - No objection in principle…”

“Ashfield District Council Environmental Health - Concerns that the proposed construction could give rise to environmental impacts, particularly noise. Traffic noise associated may present risk to amenity if appropriate mitigation is not secured.”

“It was moved by Councillor Samantha Deakin and seconded by Councillor Helen-Ann Smith that the officer’s recommendation contained within the report be rejected and the application be approved with the following conditions:”

“The site shall not be occupied by any persons other than Gypsies and Travellers, defined as persons of nomadic habit of life whatever their race or origin, including such persons who on grounds only of their own or their family's or dependants' educational or health needs or old age have ceased to travel temporarily or permanently, but excluding members of an organised group of travelling show people or circus people travelling together as such. 5.”

“For the motion: Councillors Jamie Bell, Samantha Deakin, Arnie Hankin, Andy Meakin, John Smallridge and Helen-Ann Smith.”

“Against the motion: Councillor Vicki Heslop.”