The council has received a planning application for the erection of a 15 bay stable block, detached barn, associated hard standing and access for a field next to the road which links High Hesleden with Monk Hesleden. The site is immediately north of the Haswell to Hart walkway, on the same side of the road as the poultry sheds.
I have contacted the case officer in the planning department at the council to seek clarification on the purpose of the application as it remains unclear whether it relates either to residential or business use. The case officer is due to meet the applicant in the near future but in the meantime I want to ensure that as many residents as possible are aware of the application in order to gauge their views.
At the moment the application is due to be decided under delegated authority (by the case officer) but if my enquiries suggest that it may be contentious I will request that it is submitted to the planning committee to ensure my direct involvement and to enable residents to express their concerns and views.
I will keep you up to date with developments as they arise but in the meantime please let me know if you have any comments to make - either in favour or against.
