Mr Rowlingson, local residents association representative, was present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

Mrs Stewart, the Applicant, was also present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

Ward Councillor, Cllr Mrs Davies spoke in support of the application and referred to the summary of neighbour comments on Page 43 of the report. There would be no adverse impact on visual amenity of the surrounding area or nearby occupiers.  The proposal would not reduce the openness of the green belt.  Very special circumstances exist in relation to the need for storage supporting an established rural equestrian business

After a full discussion, a motion was MOVED by Cllr Mynott and SECONDED by Cllr Newberry to approve the application.

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

FOR: Cllrs Mrs Middlehurst, Mrs Murphy, Ms Sanders, Faragher, Bridge, Mynott, Newberry, Mrs Hubbard, Keeble, Ms Rowlands and McCheyne (11)

AGAINST: (0)

ABSTAIN: (0)

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:-

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.      The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the approved drawing(s) listed above and specifications. Reason:  To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

(Cllr Mynott declared a non-pecuniary interest under the Council’s Code of Conduct by virtue that in the past the applicant stood as a Liberal Democrat in Local Borough Elections.  Cllr McCheyne declared a non-pecuniary interest under the Council’s Code of Conduct by virtue that he supplied hay to the applicant and used one of applicant’s carriages for his wedding.  Cllr Keeble declared a non-pecuniary interest under the Council’s Code of Conduct by virtue of the applicant once was a customer of his previous local business).