Winery events and pond at Winery At Loddon Road, Bergh Apton

“Applicant’s Name: [name withheld] Address Winery at Loddon Road Bergh Apton Norfolk Proposal Retrospective application enable visitors to the winery and outside area adjacent to the winery. Retention of wildlife pond.”

“This proposal seeks full planning permission to enable visitors to the winery as well as the outside areas to the winery to allow for events to be run in these areas.”

“The winery building, known as Chet Valley Winery, has been in operation for a number of years since it was originally granted planning permission in 2018. A variation of condition application in 2022 was granted to change the original permitted opening hours and activities to allow for wine tours and events to take place at the site.”

“The site is located northeast of Loddon Road in Bergh Apton outside of the development boundary, as such the site is within a countryside location. There are a cluster of residential properties near to the site, located on Loddon Road.”

“2018/0118 New winery building for the production of sparkling wine, car parking and new access from the highway. Approved…”

“(later referred to as the 2022 permission) Variation of conditions 8 and 9 of 2018/0118 - (8) changes to opening hours and (9) to broaden the activities undertaken in the wine tasting area Approved…”

“The application seeks retrospective planning permission for the use of external areas of an existing winery for events and associated activities. The principle of the development is considered acceptable as it represents an expansion of the existing rural business. The proposal complies with Policies DM1.3 and DM2.1 of the SNLP.”

“Taking all matters into account, and subject to the conditions set out within the recommendation, the proposal is considered acceptable and it is therefore recommended that planning permission be granted.”

“We would also request that South Norfolk Council Environmental Team and the Highways Team assess the impact of the proposal on the adjoining residents and those in the local neighbourhood, particularly with regard to noise including noise in evenings and vehicle movement and parking.”

“As part of this consultation, a joint site visit took place with the Environmental Quality Manager, the case officer and the applicant. Subject to a number of conditions, they have verbally raised no objections.”

“Retrospective nature of proposal • Noise disturbance and outdoor music • Traffic / parking / highway concerns • Amount of events proposed • Advertisement of events without planning permission • Opening hours and commercial uses of the site • Out of character • Ownership of the site…”

“Opening hours • Noise pollution • Traffic • Car parking • Countryside location • Breach of previous conditions…”

“With regard to the natural environment, Policy DM4.4 seeks to protect natural environmental assets, while Policy DM4.5 requires development to respect, conserve and, where possible, enhance landscape character. The retrospective use has not resulted in the loss of landscape features, encroachment into open countryside, or harm to ecological assets.”

“The proposal is also consistent with the design objectives of Policy DM3.8, as the pond represents a well-integrated and functional landscape feature that complements the existing use of the site without introducing visual clutter or inappropriate development. Overall, the retention of the wildlife pond is considered to be compliant with Policies DM3.8, DM4.4 and DM4.5 of the South Norfolk Local Plan.”

“: Retrospective application enable visitors to the winery and outside area adjacent to the winery. Retention of wildlife pond…”

“Members voted unanimously for approval with Conditions…”

“1.In accordance with submitted drawings 2.Hours of operation 3.Specific use / number of events and amount of guests on site 4.Noise Management Plan to be submitted 5.Boundary / Acoustic Fence installation 6.No music outside 7.Noise Levels inside the building 8.Noise monitoring device to be installed 9.No generators/plant equipment 10.Food Trucks to not be forward of the principle elevation of the winery building 11.PD restriction Class H of Part 7 12.PD restriction on…”