Private pool group use at Weston Covert Field Road, Weston Longville

“Applicant’s Name [name withheld] Address Weston Covert Field Road Weston Longville Norfolk NR9 5JN Proposal Change of use from private swimming pool to occasional use by small private groups on an appointment basis…”

“The application seeks planning permission to change the use of a private swimming pool to allow occasional use by small private groups on an appointment-only basis. The pool is located in a separate building adjoining the main dwelling and has its own entrance, along with associated facilities including a sauna, steam room, hot tub, exercise equipment, and kitchenette.”

“The site is situated in open countryside approximately 700 metres north of Weston Longville and is relatively remote, with surrounding lanes, Morton Lane and Field Road, being narrow, single-width, and lacking footpaths or street lighting. A small group of dwellings is located to the west of the site, and the main dwelling adjacent to the pool is accessed from Field Road.”

“20211750 A change of use of part of an existing enclosure Refused of agricultural land to a camp site for five 31/01/2022 non-permanent glamping pods to be used in conjunction with the dwelling and leisure centre.”

“20211750 A change of use of part of an existing enclosure Appeal of agricultural land to a camp site for five Dismissed non-permanent glamping pods to be used in 13/09/2023 conjunction with the dwelling and leisure centre.”

“Environmental Quality (Protection) – No objection. Conditions and notes have been requested…”

“The Environmental Quality Team has no objection to the proposed development but recommends that any approval include a condition requiring a detailed Noise Management Plan to protect the amenity of nearby sensitive receptors. The plan should set out contact arrangements for residents to raise concerns, mechanisms for investigating and responding to complaints, and management measures to minimise noise.”

“Decision : Members voted unanimously for refusal for the following reasons:”

“The unclassified road serving the site is considered to be inadequate to serve the development proposed, by reason of its restricted width / lack of passing provision / substandard construction. The proposal, if permitted, would be likely to give rise to conditions detrimental to highway safety contrary to Policy TS3 of the Broadland Development Management DPD 2015 and paragraph 116 of the National Planning Policy Framework.”

“Transport sustainability The proposal is remote from local service centre provision conflicting with the aims of sustainable development, the need to minimise travel, and the ability to encourage walking, cycling, use of public transport and reduce the reliance on the private car as represented in national and local policy contrary to Policies 2, 6 and 7.4 of the Greater Norwich Local Plan, Policies GC1 and GC4 of the Broadland Development Management DPD 2015, paragraph…”