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Ashenhurst Mill, Middlecliff Lane, Bradnop 11.1 AGENDA ITEM 11 STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS DISTRICT COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATIONS COMMITTEE Application SMD/2015/0665 No: Location Ashenhurst Mill, Middlecliff Lane, Bradnop Proposal Construction of two alpine-style holiday cabins and resurfacing of forestry track (resubmission of SMD/2014/0754). Applicant Mr Tom Hine Parish/Ward Bradnop / Ipstones Date Registered: 15/10/2015 1. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION Refuse 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS 2.1 The site comprises a long and narrow area of woodland of between 50 and 150 metres wide, on sloping land in a narrow valley with a brook running through the middle. The site is defined as being in the countryside. The site is accessed via a long access track off a surfaced road (Middlecliff Lane) which is connected to the A523 main road to the north. The small village of Bradnop (which lies about one mile to the north-east of the site) lies to the north side of the A523. The access track off Middlecliff Road leads westwards to Ashenhurst Mill, a remote detached dwelling surrounded by sloping fields and woodland. The northern edge of the application site is a short distance further along the access track to the west of the house. There is an un- surfaced forestry track running through the application site connected to the access track. This leads south to a tree plantation (Jackfield Plantation) which is also mostly within the application site. The overall site has a length of about 1 km. The site is connected to a number of Public Rights of Way, one of which leads in a south-west direction to SMDC PAC 28/01/2016 Application SMD/2015/0665 Ashenhurst Mill, Middlecliff Lane, Bradnop 11.2 the village of Birchall, one mile away. Other paths lead to Leek, two miles to the north-west. There are no specific land designations affecting the site or in the surrounding area. 2.2 The application, the details attached to it including the plans and any consultee responses can be found on the council’s website at: http://publicaccess.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationS earchServlet?PKID=89954 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL 3.1 The proposal is for two “Alpine-style” timber holiday let cabins which would be placed in the north part of the woodland site about 70 to 80 meters to the south of the access track and which would be accessed via the existing forestry track. They would be placed close together in a relatively cleared area of deciduous woodland to the other side of the brook from the forestry track. A parking area would be created to the west of the brook, just off the forestry track. A pedestrian pathway over a proposed footbridge over the brook would access the two cabins. The cabins would have an identical design with two-storeys, timber walls (sourced from “certified sustainable forests”) and a felt roof. They would each have two bedrooms. The application is also for the resurfacing of a forestry track (with locally sourced or recycled materials) through the woodland to allow ongoing woodland management and also forestry operations to the south of the deciduous woodland in the “Jackfield Plantation” (within the site boundaries). 3.2 The application is accompanied by a Design and Access Statement, Ecological Assessment and Tree Survey. 3.3 This is a resubmitted application following the refusal under delegated powers of an application for four timber holiday let cabins on the site on 7th January 2015 and which was dismissed on appeal on 4th June 2015. This new application reduces the number to two, removing two cabins that were previously placed in middle part of the woodland. The two retained cabins are in the north part of the site and have exactly the same siting, size and design (and access works) as shown in the previous scheme. 3.4 The application is brought before Planning Committee Members as it has been called in by Councillor Heath. SMDC PAC 28/01/2016 Application SMD/2015/0665 Ashenhurst Mill, Middlecliff Lane, Bradnop 11.3 3 RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY SMD/2014/0754 Construction of four alpine style Refused. holiday cabins and resurfacing Appeal dismissed. forestry track. 4 PLANNING POLICIES RELEVANT TO THE DECISION Staffordshire Moorlands Core Strategy Development Plan Document (Adopted March 2014) SS1 Development Principles SS1a Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development SS6c Other Rural Areas Area Strategy SS7 Churnett Valley Area Strategy DC1 Design Considerations DC3 Landscape and Settlement Setting E3 Tourism and Cultural Development R1 Rural Diversification NE1 Biodiversity and Geological Resources T1 Development and Sustainable Transport Other Material Considerations Landscape and Settlement Character Assessment (2008/09) Churnet Valley Masterplan (2010) National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) including; Paragraphs 1 – 17. Section 3 Supporting a prosperous rural economy Section 7 Requiring good design Section 11 Conserving and enhancing the natural environment National Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG) 5 PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATIONS CARRIED OUT Site Notice Expiry date for comments: 16th November 2015. Consultee Comment Bradnop Parish No overall objections. It was recommended that the Council Council refer to the previous determination and the determined issues by the Planning Inspectorate. SMDC PAC 28/01/2016 Application SMD/2015/0665 Ashenhurst Mill, Middlecliff Lane, Bradnop 11.4 Council Ecology Comments are the same as those in response to the Advice previous application i.e. No objection subject to conditions. Council No objection. Environmental Health Section Council No objection subject to conditions. Tree/Landscaping Advice Highways No objection. Authority Natural England No objection. Neighbour No representations received. Notification 6 POLICY/MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PLANNING BALANCE Policy Context/Material Considerations 6.1 The Local Planning Authority is required to determine planning applications in accordance with the Development Plan unless material circumstances indicated otherwise. In this case the Development Plan for the Staffordshire Moorlands District Council consists of the Adopted Staffordshire Moorlands Core Strategy Development Plan Document (March 2014) with regard also being given to the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The comments of the Planning Inspector in relation to the appeal are also a material planning consideration. Policy Context 6.2 Core Strategy policy SS1 identifies that development should contribute positively to the social, economic and environmental improvement of Staffordshire Moorlands including the expectation of delivering quality local services. Core Strategy Policy SS1a establishes a 'Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development' as contained and advocated within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). NPPF paragraph 14 outlines that the presumption in favour of sustainable development (comprising economic, social and environmental roles) ‘should be seen as a golden thread running through both plan-making and decision taking. ’Planning applications which accord with policies within the Core Strategy will be approved without delay and where the development plan is silent, absent or the relevant policies are out of date, granting planning permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise and considering whether: SMDC PAC 28/01/2016 Application SMD/2015/0665 Ashenhurst Mill, Middlecliff Lane, Bradnop 11.5 - Any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole; or - Specific policies within the Framework indicate development should be restricted. 6.3 Core Strategy policy SS6c relates to the countryside in the District i.e all the area outside of the built-up parts of towns and villages. It aims to only allow development which meets an essential local need, supports the rural diversification and sustainability of the rural areas, promote sustainable tourism or proposals which enhance the countryside. 6.4 Core Strategy policy SS7 encourages sustainable tourist development and rural regeneration in the Churnet Valley. 6.5 Core Strategy policy DC1 concerns itself with design. All new developments shall be well designed, add value to the area, incorporate creativity and use appropriate materials. Furthermore, developments should be designed to respect the site and its surroundings, promote a positive sense of place and identity, create accessible and safe public/private environments and ensure equality of access and use for all sections of the community. 6.6 Core Strategy policy DC3 aims to protect and where possible enhance local landscape and the setting of settlements. 6.7 Core Strategy policy E3 states that new tourism or cultural development will be assessed according to the extent to which it supports the local economy, promotes the character of the District and enhances the role of the District as a tourism and leisure destination. New tourist accommodation should be in locations with good connectivity with other tourist destinations and amenities and should normally be located in or close to settlements where local services, facilities and public transport are available. 6.8 Core Strategy policy R1 states that development in rural areas will be assessed according to the extent to which it enhances the character, appearance and biodiversity of the countryside, promotes the sustainable diversification of the rural economy and facilitates economic activity. It also states that where new buildings are involved, development
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