Planning Concerns at the PC
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October's meeting of the Parish Council was dominated by the consideration of a controversial planning application.
The Council had been asked by South Norfolk Council for their views on an application (2016/2155) for "Retention of use as dog breeding facility and dog agility classes" at Rainbows End, Chapel Corner. The applicants had been invited to attend the meeting and more than a dozen objectors were there as well.
Local District Councillor, Murray Gray, was in attendance but, because he is a member of the Planning Committee, was unable to comment on the application beyond answering some questions on policy etc.
The Chairman of the PC, Peter Hill, invited comments from both sides and a lively debate ensued. The applicants responded to questions and tried to explain how disturbance to their neighbours could be minimised. The objectors were not convinced and pressed the Council to oppose the application.
Eventually the Chairman asked the members of the Council for their views. There was no support for the application and it was agreed to call for its refusal on the grounds of the loss of amenity to local residents due to noise and additional traffic.
It is expected that the application will be determined by SNC's Development Management Committee on November 9th.
Details of the application and the many objections that have been sent to SNC can be seen by going to the Planning Website and entering the application number.