"Simon Hawthorne" wrote in message
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On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:11:28 GMT, "BigWallop"
wrote:

The barn isn't listed, or the main building itself, is it? Is the only
objection for the change because you'll be using it for commercial
purposes?
You haven't actually given any good reason for the objection here.


Nope - neither is listed. The rejected it for 3 reasons:

1 The proposed parking would cause loss of amenity to th emain
house (I park my cars at the back of the house!)

2 The proposed parking at the rear of the house (for my cars)
would cause loss of amenity to neighbours (I already park here!!)

3 Proposed parking would cause congestion at the front of the
property - meaing vehicles couldn't leave the drive in a forward gear
(which is rubbish as there is a turning space)

I really can't see what their problem is...

We had already revised the application to accomodate all these points
- and the planning officer handling it said she was happy with them!

Strange...

Simon


That's a better explanation, and sounds as though they haven't consulted
neighbouring properties for their objections on this. Do you already have
organised parking places for each premises? Do you know if any neighbour
has produced an objection to your proposal for change of use? Is there any
'right of way' walkway or walk through place within or around the property
that could be restricted from use by your proposed layout? Does, or has,
your property been, or is being used, for other access to other properties?

Have you greased the right palm(s)? Is your architect dealing with these
plans?

It sounds as though they are more worried about congestion from vehicle
parking because of the objection to loss of amenities issues. But if the
area is wide enough to have permanent parking already, then is their
objection because of the increased use this parking and street area may have
with your business activities. i.e.. customer parking.