Two-pitch traveller site at The Hedgerow Parkwood, Walter's Ash

What was proposed

The application sought two private gypsy and traveller pitches, with utility buildings, parking, hardstanding and retention of an existing caravan.

“Report to West Area Planning Committee Application Number: PL/25/4361/FA Proposal: Full application for use of land as private gypsy and traveller caravan site for 2 pitches, including 2 utility buildings and parking.”

“Description of Proposed Development 2.1 The application site is a lozenge shaped piece of land adjacent to New Road and encircled by Parkwood. The site is currently occupied by a stable block and hardstanding, with the remainder laid to grass. It is surrounded by trees and hedging and has an existing vehicular access in the south west boundary. The proposal would change the use of the site to provide two gypsy and traveller pitches.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Highways, environmental health, ecology and the newt officer raised no objections subject to specified conditions, while the parish councils objected.

“Environmental Protection Having reviewed the application, Environmental Health have no objections to the nature of the development. Informative: Noise, Odour and Dust from Construction/Demolition…”

“Ecology No Objection; subject to consulting Nature Space District licencing Officer and following conditions; 1.Ecological Enhancement. 2.Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). The Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Roost Assessment report submitted in support of this application has been reviewed alongside aerial and street photography, as well as site and species records obtained from the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Environmental Records Centre (BMERC),…”

Officer report

Who spoke at the meeting

The committee heard a statement for the ward member, a speaker for Hughenden Parish Council and the agent.

The committee vote

A proposal was made and seconded, and the committee resolved to grant permission.

“It was proposed by Councillor A Collingwood, seconded by Councillor M West and…”

“Resolved: That the application be granted permission subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the officer report, including the amended/additional conditions as set out in the update sheet.”

Minutes