| No. | Condition Text |
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| 1. | The site is outside the defined settlement boundary for Filby, both in the existing and emerging plan and is therefore contrary to saved policy HOU10 from the Borough-Wide Local Plan; Core Policy CS02 states that development in secondary villages, like Filby, where 5% growth is anticipated will take place within the secondary (and Tertiary) villages. Moreover, the proposal would result in the loss of 0.4 hectares of BMV Grade 1 agricultural land. Core Policies CS06 and CS12 recognise the need to protect the best and most versatile agricultural land as a valuable resource for future generations and minimising its loss to development. In this instance, it is considered that the loss of agricultural land would not be outweighed by limited public benefits of the scheme and therefore the proposal is contrary to Core Policy CS06 J. |
| 2. | The proposed site would intrude into one of the open gaps which defines this part of Filby and contributes positively to its character. The erosion of the gap would be in conflict with these aims of Core Policy CS11 E by reducing the length of the gap and harming the wider landscape character. |
| 3. | STATEMENT OF POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT (REFUSALS): In accordance with the NPPF, in determining this application for planning permission, the Borough Council has approached it in a positive and proactive way and where possible has sought solutions to problems to achieve the aim of approving sustainable development. Unfortunately, despite this, in this particular case the development is not considered to represent sustainable or an acceptable form of development and has been refused for the reasons set out above. |
