December caravan occupancy at Seton Sands Holiday Village And Residential Caravan Site Seton Port Seton Prestonpans

“Planning consent is now sought by way of a Section 42 application to vary condition 1 of planning permission 18/00843/PM to extend occupancy in December. It is proposed that the varied condition would read;”

“The static holiday caravans within the application site can only be occupied seven days per week between 1st March and 7th January of the following calendar year, both dates inclusive and outwith this period they will not be used for any purpose.”

“The appli cation site occupies a central location on the wider holiday village site and is bounded to the north, east and north-west by existing static and touring caravan pitches. To the south, the site is bounded by the holiday village golf course, open space and exercise areas which include a lake to the south west. An existing internal site access road abuts the northern boundary of the application site. A mature landscape/tree strip is 6 103”

“In November 2008 planning permission in principle (Ref: 06/00754/OUT) was granted for the expansion of the holiday village to accommodate 780 static caravan pitches, 100 tourers, a 9-hole family golf course with club house and the relocation, upgrading and expansion of the existing commercial facilities.”

“In June 2012 application (Ref:11/00975/AMC) was granted for approval of matters specified in conditions of planning permission in principle 06/00754/OUT for the expansion of the holiday village to accommodate an additional 195 static caravans, a 9 hole golf course and associated works (Part Retrospective).”

“The above suggested condition would only allow for additional occupancy of the static caravans on the site in December. As such, the objectives of the original planning condition would still be achieved given that occupancy would still be restricted between 8th January and 28th February inclusive. As such, the static caravans could still not be occupied as permanent residential accommodation.”

“The application proposal would not allow for any physical alterations on the site and there would be no alterations to access arrangements.”

“The Council's Flooding and Structures Officer has also been consulted on this application. They have responded to state that in terms of information that this Council has concerning flood risk to this site, they would state that SEPA's Flood Hazard Mapping indicates that the site is not at any additional risk from a flood event with a return period of 1 in 200 years plus climate change.”

“Overall, as the site is not at flood risk, the Council's Flooding and Structures Officer has confirmed that they have no objection to the application on the grounds of flood risk.”

“A report had been submitted in relation to planning application no. 25/00768/PM. [name withheld], presented the report, highlighting the salient points. The report recommendation was to grant consent.”

“As all relevant matters had already been discussed under the previous item, the Convener moved directly to a roll call vote. Committee members unanimously voted in support of the officer’s recommendation to grant consent.”

“Planning Committee agreed to grant consent, subject to the following condition:”