Independent residential dwelling at Jersey Farm House, Granborough

The site and surroundings

The single-storey brick building lies within Jersey Farm House’s residential curtilage in open countryside, with equestrian development south and farmland to the east and west.

“The application site relates to a single-storey building located within the existing residential curtilage of Jersey Farm House, in the open countryside. The existing dwelling on the wider site is a two-storey brick-built building with half hipped roofs. The application building is located to the south-east of the existing dwelling and is a single-storey brick-built building with a half-hipped roof.”

“To the south of the site is existing equestrian development and to the north is the existing dwelling, Jersey Farm House, with agricultural land beyond. To the west and east of the site is agricultural land.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier permissions covered the farmhouse and garage, rear extensions, and an extension to the existing detached garage.

“RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY Reference: 21/00971/APP Development: Extension to existing detached garage Decision: Approved Decision Date: 12 May 2021”

“Reference: 19/01640/APP Development: Two storey and single storey rear extensions Decision: Approved Decision Date: 15 July 2019”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal reused a suitable existing building, was near the village, and complied with relevant development plan policies.

“One such policy is Policy C1 which relates to the conversion of rural buildings. The proposal involves the re-use of an existing building within the open countryside and therefore it is considered that Policy C1 is relevant to this scheme. Officers consider that the proposal would accord with the relevant criteria of Policy C1 which is discussed below.”

“The change of use of the building has already taken place. However, when the building was in its lawful use as a garage, it had three garage doors in the front elevation which have now been replaced with windows. As such, some external works have taken place to facilitate the change of use of the building, however, these works are relatively minor and have not amounted to major reconstruction of the existing building.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The Highway Authority had no objection, Building Control said the proposal appeared to meet fire access requirements, and no other listed consultees commented.

“CONSULTATIONS Building Control Appears to meet the requirements of B5 (fire brigade access) although Building Regulations application would be required for the works.”

“The proposed development has been considered by the County Highway Authority who has undertaken an assessment in terms of the impact on the highway network including net additional traffic generation, access arrangements and parking provision and is satisfied that the application would not have a material impact on the safety and operation of the adjoining public highway.”

Officer report

Comments from residents

The report recorded no comments from the public, parish council or ward councillors when it was drafted.

“PARISH COUNCIL No comments received at time of drafting the report.”

“WARD COUNCILLORS No comments received at time of drafting the report.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no speakers for the application, and one councillor arrived after the case officer’s presentation and did not vote.

The committee vote

The motion to approve was proposed and seconded before the committee resolved to approve the application.

“It was proposed by Councillor R Khan BEM, seconded by Councillor R Stuchbury and…”

“That application PL/26/04375/FA be approved, subject to the conditions detailed in the case officer’s report.”

Minutes