Decision details

To grant a one year licence to run Rural Skills based courses from Hill Farm, Leckhampton Hill, subject to a sufficient level of Insurance and Risk Assessment Method Statements being approved in advance.

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Reasons for the decision:

Support provision of rural skills. Acts as a deterrent and targeting of an empty building in anti-social ways. Helps maintains the fabric of the building and further deterioration.

Alternative options considered:

Not allowing the Rural Skills course. Only allowing permission for a year to trail.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Positive and in support. Some concerns as to the condition of the property, but the Conservation Board, who are experienced in Agricultural properties, have carried out their own independent checks and deem the property adequate for their purposes.

Contact: Paul Jones, Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer) 01242 264365 Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 19/03/2021

Date of decision: 19/03/2021