Three-stable equestrian use at Blackwall Lane, Kirk Ireton

What was proposed

The application proposed agricultural and equestrian use, three stables, a tack and fodder room, parking, turning and an access.

“Planning permission is sought to use the land for mixed agricultural and equestrian purposes and for the erection of stables, a tack and fodder room and provision of off-road parking and turning and associated development.”

Officer report

Public objections

Seven members of the public objected over habitat and trees, landscape and design, traffic and highway safety, drainage, amenity, ecology and waste.

“The Local Planning Authority has received objections to the proposed development from 7 members of the public. These concerns are summarised below:”

“- Loss of habitat due to hedge removal. - Large parking area out of keeping with the area. - Development will result in change to the character of Blackwall Lane. - Obtrusive design. - Increased traffic. - Highway Safety impacts. - Drainage issues and lack of detail. - No information on waste disposal. - Impact on the character of the open countryside. - Not a site allocated for development. - Odour and noise issues. - Visible from neighbouring sites. - Ecological impacts.”

Officer report

People who spoke

The applicant and agent spoke in support, while [name withheld] spoke against the application.

Committee decision

Councillors Stuart Lees and Dermot Murphy moved and seconded approval, which the committee agreed unanimously.

“It was moved by Councillor Stuart Lees, seconded by Councillor Dermot Murphy and…”

“That planning permission is approved for the development subject to the conditions set out in section 8 of the report.”

Minutes

Permission and conditions

Permission was approved subject to conditions covering waste, personal use, access, visibility, parking, trees, landscaping, biodiversity and lighting.

“The development hereby approved shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the following approved plans, except insofar as may otherwise be required by other conditions to which this planning permission is subject:”

“Prior to the installation of lighting fixtures, a detailed lighting strategy shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA to safeguard bats and other nocturnal wildlife. This should provide details of the chosen luminaires, their locations and any mitigating features such as dimmers, PIR sensors and timers.”

Officer report