Domestic stables at Greenacres, Whitestake, Preston

What was proposed

The retrospective application sought permission for a domestic stable block containing two stables and rooms for tack, hay and feed.

“Planning permission is sought retrospectively for the erection of a domestic stable block.”

“The stable block measures 18.6m (width) x 4.2m (depth) x 2.1m-3.2m (height) with a pitched roof and comprises of two stables, a tack room, a hay room and a feed store.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The 0.14-hectare level site was a former outdoor horse arena within Green Belt land, accessed from Chain House Lane through housing.

“The application relates 0.14 hectare parcel of land historically used as an outdoor horse arena. The site, which is broadly rectangular in shape and level, is accessed from Chain House Lane to the north through a small residential development.”

“The application site is situated within a wider area of land allocated as Green Belt in the South Ribble Local Plan.”

Officer report

Planning history

The application parcel had no relevant planning history, while nearby land had several approved housing and stable applications.

“There is no planning history on the parcel of land which relates to this planning application.”

“The following planning history relates to the parcel of land immediately to the north (which is in the ownership of the applicant):”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the proposal complied with relevant policies and would not harm Green Belt openness, local character or neighbouring amenity.

“The proposal is considered to be acceptable in principle and, given its siting, will not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area or the openness of the Green Belt. A sufficient distance would be present to neighbours to prevent the proposal from having an undue impact on the amenities of residential properties.”

“The proposal accords with the NPPF, Policy 17 of the Core Strategy, Policies G1 and G17 of the Local Plan and the Rural Development SPD. The application is therefore recommended for approval, subject to the imposition of conditions.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

Environmental Health had no objection subject to conditions, no statutory consultees objected and no representations were received.

“There are no objections from any statutory consultees to the proposal.”

“Environmental Health - no objection subject to conditions…”

Officer report

Registered speakers

Councillors Margaret Smith and Michael Green were registered speakers for the item.

The committee vote

Councillor Phil Smith proposed approval, Councillor Haydn Williams seconded it, and the committee voted unanimously.

“The officer’s recommendation to approve the application, subject to the imposition of conditions outlined within the report was proposed by Councillor Phil Smith and seconded by Councillor Haydn Williams.”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to the conditions set out in the officer’s report.

“That the application be approved, subject to conditions outlined within the officer’s report.”

Minutes