Agenda, decisions and minutes

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Contact: Kelly Wheeler 01935 462038  Email: kelly.wheeler@southsomerset.gov.uk

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126.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the previous meeting held on 11th November 2015.

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 11th November 2015, copies of which had been circulated, were agreed and signed by the Chairman.

127.

Apologies for absence

Minutes:

An apology of absence was received from Councillor David Norris.

128.

Declarations of Interest

In accordance with the Council’s current Code of Conduct (adopted July 2012), which includes all the provisions relating to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPI), personal and prejudicial interests, Members are asked to declare any DPI and also any personal interests (and whether or not such personal interests are also “prejudicial”) in relation to any matter on the Agenda for this meeting.  A DPI is defined in The Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2112 (SI 2012 No. 1464) and Appendix 3 of the Council’s Code of Conduct.  A personal interest is defined in paragraph 2.8 of the Code and a prejudicial interest is defined in paragraph 2.9. 

Members are reminded that they need to declare the fact that they are also a member of a County, Town or Parish Council as a Personal Interest.  As a result of the change made to the Code of Conduct by this Council at its meeting on 15th May 2014, where you are also a member of Somerset County Council and/or a Town or Parish Council within South Somerset you must declare a prejudicial interest in any business on the agenda where there is a financial benefit or gain or advantage to Somerset County Council and/or a Town or Parish Council which would be at the cost or to the financial disadvantage of South Somerset District Council.  If you have a prejudicial interest you must comply with paragraphs  2.9(b) and 2.9(c) of the Code.

In the interests of complete transparency, Members of the County Council, who are not also members of this committee, are encouraged to declare any interests they may have in any matters being discussed even though they may not be under any obligation to do so under any relevant code of conduct.

Planning Applications Referred to the Regulation Committee

The following members of this Committee are also members of the Council’s Regulation Committee:

Councillors Sarah Dyke-Bracher, Tony Capozzoli and Nick Weeks.

Where planning applications are referred by this Committee to the Regulation Committee for determination, in accordance with the Council’s Code of Practice on Planning, Members of the Regulation Committee can participate and vote on these items at the Area Committee and at Regulation Committee.  In these cases the Council’s decision-making process is not complete until the application is determined by the Regulation Committee.  Members of the Regulation Committee retain an open mind and will not finalise their position until the Regulation Committee.  They will also consider the matter at Regulation Committee as Members of that Committee and not as representatives of the Area Committee.

Minutes:

Councillor Colin Winder clarified that he was no longer serving as a member of Wincanton Town Council.

Councillors Anna Groskop, Mike Lewis and William Wallace declared personal interests in agenda item 10 (Community and Leisure Capital Grants Request) as they are also members of Somerset County Council.

Councillor Nick Weeks declared a personal interest in agenda item 18 (planning application 15/04029/FUL) as he is also a member of Castle Cary Town Council.

129.

Public Participation at Committees

a)     Questions/comments from members of the public

b)     Questions/comments from representatives of parish/town councils

This is a chance for members of the public and representatives of Parish/Town Councils to participate in the meeting by asking questions, making comments and raising matters of concern.  Parish/Town Council representatives may also wish to use this opportunity to ask for the District Council’s support on any matter of particular concern to their Parish/Town. The public and representatives of Parish/Town Councils will be invited to speak on any planning related questions later in the agenda, before the planning applications are considered.

Minutes:

Mr Posnett, a resident of Wincanton, addressed the Committee. He expressed his concern that there are undeveloped sites and eyesores in the town of Wincanton.

 

He was upset that unauthorised works had taken place to a listed building within the town and thought that people should not rely on making retrospective planning applications. He also expressed his concern that the doctor’s surgery in Wincanton was too overstretched.

 

At the end of the discussion by Members, it was suggested and agreed that the Wincanton Ward Members and the Chairman should initially meet met with the Development Control Manager and directors to discuss the issues raised regarding Wincanton, and also to discuss Ward Member concerns about representation at planning appeals. Also Parish and Town Council can raise  specific concerns at the Annual Parish Meeting on 26th January 2016.

 

Lilian Elson, a representative of the Holton Heritage Trust, addressed the Committee. She wanted to thank the South Somerset Citizens Advice Bureau for the great work which they carry out. She believed that they offer an outstanding service.

 

Councilllor Tony Capozzoli expressed his concern that road repairs had not been started in Yeovilton.

 

The Committee noted these comments.

130.

Reports from Members Representing the District Council on Outside Organisations

131.

Chairman Announcements

Minutes:

The Chairman of the Committee wished Members and staff a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

132.

South Somerset Citizens Advice Bureau (SSCAB) pdf icon PDF 79 KB

Minutes:

The Chairman welcomed Angela Kerr, Chief Executive Officer, Citizens Advice South Somerset to the meeting.  She introduced her colleague Julia, who was recruiting volunteers locally. With the aid of a power point presentation she informed members of the work and future development of Citizens Advice South Somerset which is an independent charity.

  Points mentioned during her presentation included the following:

·         The aim of the service was to provide the advice people need for the problems they faced and to improve the policies and practices that affected people’s lives.

 

·         The main client issues were around benefits and debt.

 

·         The service could be accessed through the telephone, email and by drop in, however the majority of contacts made were over the telephone. Face to face help has proved to be more beneficial.

 

·         The service was available in Wincanton at the Balsam Centre every Monday. This is a relatively new service, begun in the last 2 months and currently helps 5 – 8 clients every Monday.

 

·         The service relied on volunteers and was looking to recruit more volunteers from the Area.

 

·         The service was looking at how they could use Skype more effectively;

 

During the ensuing discussion, the Chief Executive Officer, Citizens Advice South Somerset noted the comments of members and responded to questions.

The Chairman thanked Angela Kerr, Chief Executive, Citizens Advice South Somerset for attending the meeting.

133.

Update Report from the Countryside Service pdf icon PDF 214 KB

Minutes:

The Countryside Manager presented the report as detailed in the agenda with the aid of a power point presentation showing photographs. She gave an update on progress to date.

 

She informed the meeting that strong links were being made with the Somerset Wildlife Trust and that volunteers continue to be an important part of the service. She detailed that nearly 2400 volunteer days had been donated this year to the service and that the service had secured a combined £325,000 funding income.

 

She offered her thanks to the IT department as a new website has improved the online presence which was helping online bookings for events by members of the public.

 

She informed the Committee that the works at Moldram’s Ground, Pen Selwood was a continued success and that species’ numbers were increasing and that she has had an encouraging visit to the former Bruton Abbey Fish Ponds.

 

The Countryside Manager in response to questions on her report advised Members:

 

·         The team has active links with Lufton College to enable those with learning difficulties to access SSDC sites

  • She was investigating Section 106 legacy open spaces
  • The team is available to advise local groups and parishes on site management of local open spaces as required

 

Members thanked the Countryside Manager for attending and her informative report.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

134.

Highways Update Report - Area East pdf icon PDF 135 KB

Minutes:

The Assistant Highways Service Manager, Somerset County Council, addressed the Committee.

 

He drew attention to a letter which had been sent to the Parish/Town Councils offering bags of salt/grit and hoped that these bags were collected before bad weather started as take up to date had been low. It was agreed that the Area Development Team would remind parishes about prompt collection via the Area East Bulletin.

 

He informed the Members of several updates to the report;

 

·         Works to the A30 at Milborne Port had been completed.

·         Works around the traffic lights at Henstridge were due to start imminently and the work would be carried out during restricted hours of work.

·         Works at Bratton Seymour, to support embankment, had been deferred until next year.

 

In response to questions, the Assistant Highways Service Manager, advised Members that the flood prevention works at Bridgehampton would be started next year and that it was unclear whether this work would involve the removal of contaminated soil. The Area Development Manager would see if this work can be facilitated by SSDC.

 

During a short discussion, the Assistant Highways Service Manager responded to questions from Members. The Chairman thanked the officer for attending.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

135.

Community Capital Grant Requests pdf icon PDF 342 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED:

It was resolved that members:

1)    agreed a contribution of £11,000 (14% of the total project costs) from the Community Planning Implementation budget to Bayford Mission Hall Society towards the purchase and refurbishment of Bayford Chapel, subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A of the agenda report. 

(10 in favour, 1 abstention)

 

2)    agreeda contribution of up to £3000 (27% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital Budget to Hadspen Village Hall Committee towards the provision of additional storage space for the hall, subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A of the agenda report.

(10 in favour, 1 abstention)

 

3)    agreed a contribution of up to £10,043 (5% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital Budget to Wincanton Town Council towards the refurbishment of Cale Park Play Area, subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A of the agenda report.

(Unanimous in favour)

 

4)    agreed a contribution of up to £7000 (44% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital Budget to Kingsdon Village Shop (Kingsdon Centre Ltd) towards the refurbishment of the village shop and the facilities, subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A set out in the agenda report.

 

(10 in favour, 1 abstention)

 

5)    Members agree a contribution of £3500 (50% of the total project costs) £2470 from Community Safety budget and £1030 from the Community Planning Implementation Budget to Mudford Parish Council towards the installation of speed signs subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A.

(4 in favour, 5 abstention)

 

REASON:

To consider requests for capital grants from various organisations.

 

Minutes:

The Neighbourhood Development Officers addressed the Committee. They explained that there were 5 applications contained within the report and it was agreed that each would be discussed individually.

 

Bayford Mission Hall Society – Purchase and refurbishment of Bayford Chapel

 

The officer explained the request for capital grant made by Bayford Mission Hall Society for the purchase and refurbishment of Bayford Chapel.

 

Adrian Goldsack, Chairman of Bayford Mission Hall charity addressed the Committee to speak in support of the application. He explained that the church could no longer maintain the building and that 89% of the households surveyed, believed that is was ‘very important’ or ‘important’ that Bayford continued to have a hall/meeting place.

 

He informed the Committee that the aim was to open the refurbished community building before Christmas 2016.

 

Hadspen Village Hall – Extension to provide additional storage

 

The officer explained the report to Members.

 

Chris Mounsey, the Vice-Chairman and Treasurer of the hall, addressed the Committee. He explained that funds were raised through hall income and fundraising events which are limited. He highlighted that storage was a problem for the hall.

 

Wincanton Town Council – Cale Park Improvements

 

The officer explained the report to Members and pointed out that the improvement relied on the success of a funding application to Viridor.

 

Kingsdon Village Shop – Interior refurbishment works

 

The officer explained the report to Members. The works will require Listed Building Consent and that this had been applied for and was awaiting decision.

 

Mudford Parish Council – Installation of speed sign(s)

 

Tony Cavalier, a representative of Mudford Parish Council, spoke in support of the application. 

 

He explained that studies from a speed indicator device showed that motorists often exceeded 30mph when driving through the village and that the speed camera would soon be removed.

 

During a short discussion, Members expressed disappointed that Somerset County Council had not contributed funding to the scheme.

It was pointed out that the total scheme cost had decreased to £7010 and that the funding requested from SSDC was now £3500, rather than £4000 as detailed in the report.

RESOLVED:

It was resolved that members:

1)         agreed a contribution of £11,000 (14% of the total project costs) from the Community Planning Implementation budget to Bayford Mission Hall Society towards the purchase and refurbishment of Bayford Chapel, subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A of the agenda report. 

(10 in favour, 1 abstention)

2)         agreed a contribution of up to £3000 (27% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital Budget to Hadspen Village Hall Committee towards the provision of additional storage space for the hall, subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A of the agenda report.

(10 in favour, 1 abstention)

3)         agreed a contribution of up to £10,043 (5% of the total project costs) from the Community Capital Budget to Wincanton Town Council towards the refurbishment of Cale Park Play Area, subject to the standard conditions set out in appendix A of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 135.

136.

Retail Support Initiative Update pdf icon PDF 150 KB

Minutes:

The Neighbourhood Development Officer informed Members that there were two updates to the report.

 

·         No response had been received from the owners of The Green Dragon regarding shop front improvements. She confirmed that a follow up letter would be sent shortly.

·         The property at Silver Street was now believed to be ‘under offer’.

 

During a short discussion the Ward Members for Wincanton provided a brief update regarding The Green Dragon, and commented that they felt action should be taken sooner rather than later.

 

The Chairman thanked the officer for her report.

 

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

137.

Area East Committee Forward Plan pdf icon PDF 23 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Area Development Manager (East) suggested that Members may wish to receive an update on Economic Development and Infrastructure Board at the Members workshop in February, and this was agreed.

RESOLVED: That the Forward Plan be noted.

138.

Planning Appeals pdf icon PDF 80 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members noted the appeal decisions for Land OS 1445 Torbay Road, Castle Cary and noted the costs decision which had been allowed for Land rear of The Burrows, High Street, Sparkford where an officer had not attended the appeal site visit. Members strongly held the view that planning officers should attend all appeal site visits.

139.

Date of Next Meeting

Members are asked to note that the next scheduled meeting of the committee will be at the Council Offices, Churchfield, Wincanton on Wednesday 13th January 2016 at 9.00 am.

 

Minutes:

Members noted that the date of the next meeting would be Wednesday 13th January 2016 at 9.00am at The Churchfield Offices, Wincanton.

140.

Schedule of Planning Applications to be Determined by Committee pdf icon PDF 82 KB

Minutes:

Members noted the Schedule of Planning Applications.

141.

15/03274/FUL - Land off Cuckoo Hill, Bruton pdf icon PDF 745 KB

Minutes:

Development of 68 homes and associated car parking, public open space and infrastructure

 

The Area Lead Officer (North/East) presented the application as detailed in the agenda and with the aid of a power point presentation showing the site and proposed plan to include a mixture of social and open market houses.

 

He clarified the planning application site and the adjacent site which had outline approval for a doctor’s surgery.

 

He informed Members that the site had been previously affected by flooding and explained that he believed that this was due to a poorly maintained ditch which had become overwhelmed. Since this, the ditch had been re-engineered and large culverts had been installed under the roads. He had been assured that the development will not cause problems with flooding or drainage.

 

He explained to Members that;

 

·         The Conservation Officer supports the development and the modern design of dwellings.

·         There was a high level of parking on site.

·         The developer had agreed to contribute £30,000 towards a new footpath.

·         Bruton Town Council and the Bruton Trust had been heavily involved with the application

·         The developer had agreed to the Sports, Arts and Leisure planning obligations.

 

Ms J Shipp spoke in objection to the footpath element of the scheme. She was pleased that a footpath was proposed within the development but wanted to see the footpath provided straight away and build at the same time as the houses and with more suitable materials, not gravel which was proposed. She believed that the development would increase traffic on Quaperlake Street by 10-12% and that the already busy road would become a more dangerous route for children walking to school.

 

Mr H Sedman, architect for the development noted that this was a bespoke scheme which had benefited from large amounts of community involvement and engagement and no objections had been received from statutory consultees.

 

The aim was to create a development which Bruton could be proud of. He highlighted that the scheme would deliver a pedestrian crossing on Frome Road as well as financial contributions. He hoped that Members would be in favour of the scheme as no technical or environmental objections had been received.

 

Mr M Meyer, agent, informed the Committee that the planning of this development of energy efficient homes started 5 years ago and the site was chosen following consultation. The aim was to build a development fit for the future, to improve drainage and to improve the links with the town centre. He highlighted that outline approval had been secured for a doctor’s surgery on the adjoining site and offered his thanks to the Planning Officer.

 

Cllr Anna Groskop, Ward Member spoke in support of the application. She agreed that many years of consultation had been put into the planning application and commented that all the views had been well recorded in the report. She welcomed the additional social housing which the scheme would bring to Bruton and suggested that the social homes were allocated to local residents or those  ...  view the full minutes text for item 141.

142.

15/03678/FUL - Knapp House, The Knapp, North Road, Charlton Horethorne pdf icon PDF 455 KB

Minutes:

Erection of a dwelling and detached garage to include addition of a first floor balcony on west elevation, addition of a window on east elevation, adjustment of roof light positions and adjustment of ridge height 

 

The Planning Officer presented his report to the Committee with the aid of a power point presentation. He informed the Committee that there had been a further three letters of objection received from existing objectors emphasising points already raised and querying procedures.

 

The Planning Officer explained that this was a retrospective application to regularise works which had been carried out incorrectly and that the images contained within his presentation were up to date images showing the works which were nearing completion. 

 

He summarised the amendments to the approved permission;

 

·         The new dwelling has been built approximately 870mm higher than approved

·         An additional window/alterations to roof lights

·         Slight amendments to garage

·         Creation of a balcony

 

He informed the Committee that he recommended that the application be approved as detailed in his report.

 

Mr T Gill, Chairman of Charlton Horethorne Parish Council, noted that following a site visit which he had attended, the neighbour’s garden could not be seen from the upstairs windows or from the balcony.

 

He informed the Committee that he visited several of the neighbours to assess the impact of the proposal and that the Parish Council raise no objection to the application, but recommended that the conditions in the officer report were included.

 

Mr D Hook, a resident representing around 30 objectors, expressed the concern that they disagreed with the officer’s report and they considered the new dwelling did adversely impact neighbours and was overbearing, overlooking and over-shadowing to adjoining properties. He highlighted to Members that the dwelling was visible the Conservation Area of Charlton Horethorne. He expressed his disappointment that this was a retrospective planning application and noted the Planning Department had been made aware of the errors of the building several months previously and felt that enforcement action should have been taken.

 

The Committee were then addressed by Ms J Peet, Mr K Gudgeon and Mr L Grant who spoke in support of the application.

 

Their comments included;

·         The dwelling added interest to this part of Charlton Horethorne

·         Dwelling would only be seen in winter months when vegetation died back

·         Roof of new dwelling was no higher than surrounding existing properties

·         The letters of objection received do not represent the village as a whole

·         The application was for a minor correction and the dwelling was not much different to the original application

 

Mr P Lynch, applicant, informed the Committee that this was his first self-build home and that he had endeavoured to comply with the planning conditions. He explained that the incorrect datum point had been used and that this was the reason that the dwelling had been built higher than approved.

 

He pointed out to Members that he had agreed to erect a 2.5m high fence and that 4 mature trees would be planted to ensure screening from North Road.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 142.

143.

15/04029/OUT - The Red House, Cumnock Road, Ansford pdf icon PDF 516 KB

Minutes:

Demolition of Part Wall, Outbuilding and Gable End, refurbishment of The Red House, erection of three further dwellings and alterations to vehicular access

 

The Planning Officer presented his report to the Committee with the aid of a power point presentation. He informed the Committee that there had been no updates to the report.

 

Members were advised that access to the site would be similar to the previous scheme and that Somerset County Council had raised no objections. He also pointed out that the Conservation Officer and the Ecologist were satisfied with the proposal.

 

The Planning Officer confirmed to Members that he was recommending that approval be granted.

 

Ms P Peppin, representative for Castle Cary Town Council, addressed the Committee. She advised the Committee that she was delighted with the original scheme for 3 houses but was less happy with the revised scheme. She explained that she would like to see a protected footpath route from the Red House site, through the BMI site to the Town Centre. She appreciated that there was a badger sett present, but though that this link could still be made.

 

Mr J Paterson, Architect, explained that the development had been carefully designed and that the access had been retained and widened as an improvement.

 

He highlighted the amendments which had been made to the application were modest and were mostly following the advice of the Conservation Officer, who supported the application.

 

In response to comments concerning a footpath, he confirmed it was not possible due to the presence of a badger sett.

 

Councillor Henry Hobhouse, Ward Member, spoke in support of the application. He would like to see work commencing on site and hoped that the application would be approved.

 

Councillor Nick Weeks, Ward Member, expressed that he would like to have seen a footpath through the site.

 

Following a short discussion it was proposed to approve the application as per the officer recommendation and on being put the vote, was carried 7 votes in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning application 15/04029/FUL be approved subject to;

 

a)         The prior completion of a section 106 agreement or unilateral undertaking (in a form acceptable to the Council's solicitor(s)) before the decision notice granting planning permission is issued to:-

 

1)         Secure a contribution of £20 per square metre of internal floor space towards the provision of affordable housing in the district.

 

b) The following conditions:

 

Justification

 

01.       The site is within the development area of a market town and the principle of residential development is therefore considered acceptable. The residential development of the site would respect the character of the conservation area with no demonstrable harm to the setting of the nearby listed building, highway safety, protected species, or residential amenity. The scheme will contribute appropriately to the provision of affordable housing within the district. As such the proposal complies with local plan policies SD1, SS1, SS5, TA5, TA6, HG4, EQ2, EQ3, and EQ4 and the aims and objectives of the NPPF.

 

SUBJECT  ...  view the full minutes text for item 143.

144.

15/02951/FUL - Barn At Land OS 6540 Fiddlers Green Lane Corton Denham pdf icon PDF 480 KB

Minutes:

Carry out alterations and conversion of agricultural building to residential and business use

 

The Planning Officer presented her report to Members with the aid of a power point presentation showing plans of the proposal and photographs of the site.

 

She explained to Members that the application was seeking to re-use a redundant building which is generally supported by Planning Policy. It was her view that the benefits outweighed the concerns for this existing building and she was therefore recommending the application for approval.

 

Ms L Elson, a representative of CPRE, spoke in objection to the scheme. She agreed with the views of the Conservation Officer which were detailed in the report and that this wonderful area should be protected.

 

Mr A Dodge spoke in support of the proposal. He was a resident of the area and in his view that this was a high quality conversion which included a good use of timber. He was in support of the minimal changes to the barn and hoped that the application would be approved to encourage a local family to live and work in the area.

 

Mr Bourne, applicant, explained to Members that it was his vision to both re-use and to strengthen the character of the redundant building and that he would ensure a high quality finish.

 

He also advised that;

 

·         He had obtained pre-application advice and had incorporated the suggestions into the scheme.

·         The landscaping on site would include native species

·         The paddock would be retained

·         A Barn Owl box would be included

·         The boundary walls would be restored and enhanced

 

Mr D Carpendale, the agent, commented that the application followed pre-application advice and highlighted that it was a conversion, not a new building.

 

He informed members that;

 

·         The Parish Council had raised no objections

·         Traffic levels will be low

·         The application safeguards the character of the building

 

Councillor Sarah Dyke-Bracher, Ward Member, spoke of her concerns about the elevated and isolated location. She noted the building was close to the Monarchs Way and was concerned that there was a potential to cause harm to the area.

 

However, it was her belief that the benefits outweigh the concerns and thought that the applicant aspired to enhance the building and would help to sustain a rural economy.

 

During the discussion, concerns were raised about the glazed gable and issues of light pollution and it was suggested that blinds or tinted glass be installed to limit this. The Area Lead explained that we could not control the internal furnishings of the building but suggested the glazing could be controlled through the materials condition recommended in the officer’s report.

 

Following a short discussion, it was proposed to approve the application, as per the officers recommendation, and on being put to the vote, was carried unanimously.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning application 15/02951/FUL be approved as the per the officers recommendation.

 

Justification

 

This live work conversion scheme, by reason of its nature, layout, design and materials, is considered to represent a sustainable form of development that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 144.

145.

15/04303/OUT - Former Helicopter Depot, Cadbury Business Park, Cary Road, Sparkford pdf icon PDF 434 KB

Minutes:

Proposed classes B1/B2 Industrial Development with associated access

 

The Planning Officer presented his report to the Committee, with the aid of a power point presentation. He updated Members that the Area Development Manager now also supported the application.

 

The Planning Officer explained that the Landscape Officer raised no concern to the proposal in principle and Somerset County Council had raised no highway objections. He explained that Planning Policy did not support this scheme and that, for the reasons contained within the report, he recommended that the application be refused.

 

Mr A Rousell, a representative of Cadbury Business Park explained that there were concerns over the access to the site and that the legal right of access was much smaller than the existing access. This site access was for the current use only and the access for the proposal was neither permitted, nor deliverable.

 

Mr M Williams, Planning Advisor for the applicant, explained that the application looked to provide rural jobs in a building with a long standing commercial use and that it was no longer possible to use the building as a helicopter depot.

 

He noted that;

 

·         Support had been received to the application

·         The scheme will provide employment

·         It was a small scale development

·         Close to a classified A road.

 

Councillor Nick Weeks, Ward Member, offered his support for the application. He commented that the site had a good link to the A303 and that the proposal was a good use of the building.

 

Councillor Henry Hobhouse, Ward Member, also spoke in support of the application.

 

Following a brief discussion it was proposed to approve the application contrary to the officer recommendation subject to conditions for;

 

1.    3 Year time limit condition

2.    Approved plans

3.    Reserved matters

4.    Detailed surface water drainage

5.    B1/B2 use

 

Plus informatives regarding the comments of the SCC Rights of Way Officer and the SSDC Landscape Officer.

 

On being put to the vote, the proposal was carried unanimously.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning application 15/04303/OUT be approved contrary to the officer recommendation, subject to the following;

 

Justification

 

The proposed B1/B2 use of this previously developed site would deliver much needed additional employment land towards the requirements set out in policy SS2 without detriment to highways safety or visual or residential amenity. As such the proposal complies with policies EP2, EP4, SS3 and EQ2 of the south Somerset Local Plan 2006-2028 and the policies contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

 

01.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the location plan 1700-17A received 21 September 2015.

           

            Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

02.       Details of the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (herein after called the "reserved matters") shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved.

                       

            Reason: As required by Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 145.

146.

15/04448/FUL - Banksia, High Street, Queen Camel pdf icon PDF 461 KB

Minutes:

Alterations, including the erection of a carport and store, creation of entrance, construction of porch, pergola and alterations to store

 

The Planning Officer presented his report with the aid of a power point presentation of drawings and photographs.

 

He confirmed there were no updates to the report and that following some amendments to the planning application, the Conservation Officer raises no objection to the application.

 

Mr J Paterson, applicant, explained the reasons for the application to create a new access. He explained to Members that the visibility could not be further improved and that the speed limit on the road was 20mph.

 

In the absence of the Ward Member, the Chairman noted that there was local concern about the access and the existing access on the other side of the road.

 

Following a short discussion, it was proposed to approve the application as detailed in the officer’s report and on being put to the vote, was carried unanimously.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning permission 15/04448/FUL be approved subject to the conditions contained in the officers report.

 

Justification

 

01.       The proposal, by reason of its size, scale and materials, respects the character of the conservation area, and causes no demonstrable harm to residential amenity, the character and setting of the listed building, and highway safety in accordance with the aims and objectives of Policies EQ2, EQ3, TA5, and TA6 of the South Somerset Local Plan and the aims and provisions of the NPPF.

 

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

 

01.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 3381/201, 3381/202, 3381/206, 3381/210, 3381/212 received 29 September 2015, and 3381/203A received 02 November 2015

           

            Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

02.       No further work shall be carried out to alter the store building (Drawing no. 3381/206) unless full details of work to the building including details of proposed materials and the provision of samples where necessary have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

           

            Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the listed building and to accord with Policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

 

03.       No work shall be carried out to alter the boundary wall unless full details of its repair and alteration have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include details of any rebuilding required, a sample panel of repointing and a sample area of coping, both to be prepared on site and made available for inspection, and details of the roadside gates. Once agreed the work shall be carried out in strict accordance with the agreed details unless written agreement is given to any variation.

           

            Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the listed building and to accord with Policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

 

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Minutes:

Alterations, including the erection of a carport and store, creation of entrance, construction of porch, pergola and alterations to store

 

The planning officer presented his report to the Committee and the application was discussed in conjunction with Agenda Item 21, planning application 15/04448/FUL.

 

Following a short discussion, it was proposed to approve the application as detailed in the officer’s report and on being put to the vote, was unanimously.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning application 15/04449/LBC be approved subject to the conditions contained in the officers report.

 

Justification

 

01.       The proposal, by reason of its materials and design is considered to respect the historic and architectural interests of the building and is in accordance with policy EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan, and the provisions of the NPPF.

 

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

 

01.       The works hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

           

            Reason:  As required by Section 16(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

02.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 3381/201, 3381/202, 3381/206, 3381/210, 3381/212 received 29 September 2015, and 3381/203A received 02 November 2015

           

            Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

03.       No further work shall be carried out to alter the store building (Drawing no. 3381/206) unless full details of work to the building including details of proposed materials and the provision of samples where necessary have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

           

            Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the listed building and to accord with Policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

 

04.       No work shall be carried out to alter the boundary wall unless full details of its repair and alteration have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include details of any rebuilding required, a sample panel of repointing and a sample area of coping, both to be prepared on site and made available for inspection, and details of the roadside gates. Once agreed the work shall be carried out in strict accordance with the agreed details unless written agreement is given to any variation.

           

            Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the listed building and to accord with Policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

 

05.       No work shall be carried out to construct the Car Port, Store and Covered Outside Seating Area within the garden unless full details of these elements have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include details of the materials, including the provision of samples where appropriate, details of rainwater goods and joinery. Once agreed the work shall be carried out in strict accordance with the agreed details unless written agreement is given to any variation.

           

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