Farm building extension and offices at Primrose Hill Farm, Common Lane, Burn

What was proposed

The application sought to extend an agricultural building and change its use to offices.

“The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for the extension of an agricultural building and change of use to form offices at Primrose Hill Farm, Common Lane, Burn, North Yorkshire YO8 8ND.”

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Officers’ recommendation

The officer recommendation was to refuse planning permission.

“The Senior Planning Officer highlighted that Staynor Farms were the applicants, and that the NFU Mutual were the intended tenants for the proposed offices, then proceeded to explain the officer’s reasons to refuse the application.”

“The officer recommendation was that planning permission be refused; Councillor Packham proposed, and Councillor Cattanach seconded the motion. A vote was taken with 3 members for refusal and 4 members against, therefore the proposal fell.”

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Who spoke

A National Farmers Union representative spoke in support of the application on behalf of the agent.

Support and objections

Members noted that no objections had been received, while the local MP had supported the proposal.

“Members noted that no objections had been received in relation to the application, that the local Member of Parliament had expressed support for the proposal, and that its approval would contribute to the retention of secure, well- remunerated employment opportunities within the Selby area. • Members queried if the application had been for a house would it come under…”

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The committee’s decision

Members were minded to approve the application, subject to suitable conditions, because it was acceptable countryside development supporting economic security in Burn.

“That Members were MINDED TO APPROVE planning permission and to delegate authorisation, subject to approval of a suite of conditions, to the Development Service Manager.”

“The Committee agreed that the application was an acceptable development in the countryside that would bring economic security to Burn.”

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