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Change of use of land to a travellers caravan site consisting of 6 additional residential caravan plots to rear of existing site.

Change of use of land to a travellers caravan site consisting of 6 additional residential caravan plots to rear of existing site.

Due regard was given to the determining issues, conditions, reasons and informatives as detailed in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Regulatory Services.  The views of public speakers were also taken into account.

During deliberation, Members took into consideration the Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Show-person Accommodation Assessment 2025 (GGTA) which set out an identified need for 33 additional Gypsy and Traveller pitches across the Borough. Concern was raised regarding the landscaping and boundary treatment and to ensure that there was a level of control over the fencing, it was proposed by Councillor W Palmer (Chair), seconded by Councillor R Betts, and the Committee unanimously

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be GRANTED in accordance with the submitted details, conditions and reasons and informatives set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Regulatory Services, subject to consultation with the Chair of the Area 2 Planning Committee and the local Ward Members on the details of the scheme of landscaping and boundary treatment to be submitted by the Applicant pursuant to Condition 9. 

[Speakers: Councillor O Baldock (on behalf of Hadlow Parish Council) and Dr A Murdoch (Agent on behalf of the Applicant) addressed the Committee in person.]