PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - Hartlepool Borough Council
PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - Hartlepool Borough Council
PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - Hartlepool Borough Council
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Planning Committee – 25 th February 2009 4.1<br />
Noise and Disturbance<br />
3.12 The proposed variation of the condition to allow the operation of the site<br />
between April to January inclusive is not considered to have a detrimental affect on<br />
the surrounding area in terms of noise and disturbance. The site is surrounded by<br />
mature hedging and there is a degree of separation between the site and<br />
neighbouring properties, which are scattered around the vicinity. Given that the site<br />
is approved to be operational between March to October, and no objections have<br />
been received in terms of noise and disturbance since it has become operational<br />
(March 2008), it is considered difficult to substantial an objection to the additional 2<br />
months proposed. Public Protection has not objected to the variation of this<br />
condition.<br />
3.13 With regard to the provision of an acoustic fence the site has been operational<br />
since March 2008 and no objections have been received by Public Protection in<br />
terms of noise and disturbance. Public Protection have no objection to this acoustic<br />
fence not being provided and given the amount of screening around the site and<br />
separation distances between the site and surrounding properties it would be difficult<br />
to sustain an objection to the removal of this condition. With regard to the letter of<br />
comment suggesting that the condition should not be enforced but reviewed in 4<br />
years time consideration has been given to this proposal however the basis for<br />
imposing conditions are that they must be reasonable and necessary. It is<br />
considered difficult to substantiate rewording the condition to be reviewed given no<br />
objection has been received regarding noise and disturbance.<br />
Other Issues<br />
3.14 Concerns have been raised regarding the viability of the site during the<br />
additional months proposed, however the <strong>Council</strong>’s Tourism officer has assessed the<br />
proposal and has no objection, particularly as it will extend the visitor season to<br />
<strong>Hartlepool</strong> and therefore the visitor economy at a potentially quieter period.<br />
3.15 Concerns have been expressed by both objectors and the Dalton Piercy Parish<br />
<strong>Council</strong> in terms of the clubhouse being used as a public house. There is a condition<br />
imposed on the licensed clubhouse which restricts the use of the premises to only<br />
resident occupants of the touring caravans and tents on the site at any particular<br />
time. It should be acknowledged that Public Protection and The Police have visited<br />
the site on a number of occasions; as a complaint was received from one of the<br />
objectors who has objected to this proposal; and they have not found any evidence<br />
to suggest the clubhouse is not being run as the condition/license specifies.<br />
3.16 With regard to an objection which states that a beer garden has been<br />
constructed, the case officer has visited the site and although there was a “picnic<br />
area” adjacent to the club house, this has now been sited in the correct approved<br />
location.<br />
3.17 There is no proof to substantiate music being played outside, the <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
Public Protection team have confirmed that they have not received a complaint<br />
regarding music being played outside.<br />
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