Agenda and minutes

To receive and record any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Linger and Patrick.

To receive and record any declarations of interests from Members present.

There were no declarations of interests relating to matters on the agenda.

Proposal: Change of Use of land and woodland (retrospective) as a wedding and events venue, including retention of permanent ancillary buildings and structures, the erection of removable structures (including marquees and temporary facilities), and the use of the land as a campsite in association with events. Construction of vehicular track from the public highway to the proposed wedding and events venue at Tournerbury Woods.

(For Committee papers and reports see agenda for the Planning Committee to be held on the 31 August 2023)

Proposal:      Change of Use of land and woodland (retrospective) as a wedding and events venue, including retention of permanent ancillary buildings and structures, the erection of removable structures (including marquees and temporary facilities), and the use of the land as a campsite in association with events. Construction of vehicular track from the public highway to the proposed wedding and events venue at Tournerbury Woods.

The site was viewed at the request of the Executive Head of Place.

The Working Party received a report by the Executive Head of Place.

The Working Party was accompanied around the site by the Site Manager, who was available to answer any factual or technical questions.

The Working Party viewed the site, the subject of the application, to assess whether there were any additional matters that should be considered by the Planning Committee.

RESOLVED that, based on the site inspection and information available at the time, the following additional information be provided to the Planning Committee:

(a)        Evidence of evacuation exercise undertaken at the site

(b)        Evidence of emergency lighting at the site