10-pitch caravan site at Land South Of Lychgate Lane, Aston Flamville, Leicester

“Application reference: 26/0231/FUL Proposal: Retrospective change of use of land as a residential caravan site, comprising 10 Gypsy and Traveller pitches accommodating a total of 10 static caravans/mobile homes, installation of hardstanding, construction of earth bunding and installation of package sewage treatment plant Site address: Land South Of Lychgate Lane, Aston Flamville LE10 3AQ Applicant: [the applicant] officer: Glen Baker-Adams - Development Services and…”

“The application is retrospective as the applicant has identified that people are approaching the site for occupation owing to the need that exists for travellers in the local area. Mobile homes have been brought onto the site as a result. 3.”

“The site 1.1 The site is a site designated as countryside of 0.5 hectares in area.”

“The M69 motorway lies to the west with intervening vegetation and the site access to the north along an access road of around 91m in length. Agricultural fields adjoin the site on the other sides.”

“The development involves the siting of mobile homes on land designated as countryside which in their truest form would not be considered built development. As to whether it would have a significant impact effect on the appearance or character of the landscape, it is defined by the specific location of the site which is located down an access track and further lower than natural ground level whereby visibility is severely limited.”

“The most current evidence suggests there is a significant lack of supply of accommodation for gypsies and travellers. As with traditional housing, there is a duty for local planning authorities. Taking this and the above considerations into account, the development is considered be acceptable in principal.”

“Consideration of Application The main issues to be considered in the assessment of this planning application are as follows:”

“The principle of the development; • The impact of the development on the character and appearance of the area; • The impact of the development on the amenity of nearby residents; • The impact of the development on the surrounding highway network; • The impact on ecology including trees and • Human Rights…”

“Blaby District Council Consultees 4.1.1 Blaby District Council Environmental Services (1) No objection…”

“Multi Agency Travellers Unit Co-ordinator Support the proposals along with justification…”

“A motion to defer the application was proposed by Cllr. Terry Richardson and seconded by Cllr. Roy Denney. The motion was later withdrawn, and a proposal to approve the application was made by Cllr. Nigel Grundy and seconded by Cllr. Mark Jackson.”

“This was subject to the inclusion of a plans condition and a timing on the implementation of the landscaping scheme.”