General storage buildings at Former Forest View Nurseries, Newburgh

“To advise Planning Committee on an application which seeks planning permission for the change of use of former horticulture buildings comprising glass housing and polytunnels to permit general storage (Use Class B8). No building works are proposed.”

“Planning permission is sought for the change of use of former horticulture buildings comprising glass housing and polytunnels to permit general storage (Use Class B8).”

“Forest View Holiday Park is adjacent and to the west of the site whilst there also are residential properties and a farm adjacent to and in the locality of the site.”

“There is an existing vehicular access from Back Lane which leads into the site which is served by a series of hardstanding and internal roads.”

“2024/0572/PNC Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Change of use from agricultural building to flexible commercial use. Prior Approval NOT required 06/09/2024.”

“2016/0998/COU Change of use from holiday accommodation to residential dwelling. Refused.”

“The application is therefore recommended for approval.”

“In respect to impacts on the openness of the Green Belt, it is noted that most activities would take place within the buildings and any cars and other vehicles parked outside would not result in any greater impact on openness than the machinery and vehicles that would have serviced the former horticultural business. Overall, it is considered that the proposal would preserve the openness of the Green Belt.”

“In conclusion it is considered that the proposal meets the exception in paragraph 154(h) iv. of the NPPF and therefore would not constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt.”

“Environmental Protection – The proposed development is located adjacent to residential properties that may be adversely affected by noise from sound sources associated with the proposed development.”

“Newburgh Parish Council – Objection, summarised as follows:”

“Objections have been received from one neighbour. The comments are summarised as follows:”

“Noise disturbance • Impact on Highway safety and capacity…”

“Before the relevant part of the work is begun, details of all permanent lighting (including all floodlighting, external building lights and car park lights) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The submitted details shall include details of the lighting specification, lux levels and a light spillage plan, to minimise any adverse impact of lighting on nearby properties.”

“The existing buildings hereby permitted shall be used as one unit to the main glasshouse and shall not be sub-divided unless the written permission of the Local Planning Authority has been sought and obtained beforehand.”

“Therefore, as the application had been deferred from 18 June 2026 Committee, Councillors G Owen and J Witter, who were not present when this item was first discussed, was unable to vote or take part in the debate.”

“RESOLVED: That planning permission is granted subject to conditions set out on pages 65 - 66 of the Public Reports Pack for the 18th of June 2026 Planning Committee.”