Agenda item

The Planning Officer presented the application as detailed in the agenda and with the aid of a power point gave a presentation showing the site, location plans and streetscene and proposed housing types.

He confirmed to members that standard comments had now been received from the Highways Authority.  He also explained that this is an interim application in order for the developers to continue onsite and maintain build continuity in advance of a larger application to be submitted.

He believed that due to the continuation of the build process, no objections from the Highways Authority and Yeovil Without Parish Council the recommendation was to approve the application a set out in the agenda report.

John Bishop, on behalf of Charles Bishop Ltd, one of the Brimsmore Land Owners then addressed the committee.  He clarified the application was for an interim period in order for the developers to continue onsite and maintain build continuity.  He spoke of the recent exhibition for local residents and the excellent comments received in regard to the high standard of development of this award winning scheme.

The Development Manager confirmed to members that the suggested conditions and existing s106’s are still secure and would continue to cover all matters.

During a short discussion, members acknowledged the excellent standard of the development undertaken.  It was then proposed and subsequently seconded that planning permission be approved, as per the officer’s recommendation as set out in the agenda report.

On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission to application 17/03214/REM for the following reason

01.       This application for Reserved Matters approval follows the grant of Outline permission ref no 05/00753/OUT and the details accord with the principles set out in the outline application and in the Local Plan allocation for this site and with the relevant planning policies, including the NPPF.

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

01.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans as set out on the schedule dated 24th August 2017.

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

02.       Prior to the commencement of any dwelling full details of the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority for each plot in the phase, or part thereof, to be constructed:-

-      specific external wall materials, finishes and colours including sample panels for approval on site to show masonry coursing, jointing, bond and pointing and render finishes.

-      details of any proposed parapets, string courses, plinths and mouldings

-      specific window and door design details including sections and wall opening details including arch. lintel, cill, window/door surround and reveal depth.

-      details of any porches and door hoods

-      position and details of meter boxes and any external flue, vent and extract terminals

-      roof materials, including samples

-      roof ridge, hip, eaves, verge and rainwater goods details

-      any chimney, dormer and roof light details.

-      external works details of any steps, walls and copings, railings and fencing.

-      details of any permanent external lighting proposed on building including any street lighting to be mounted on buildings (not including individual security lighting).

            Reason: To ensure that attention to detail is given to provide quality of design in the proposed development in accordance with the Design masterplan and planning statement in accordance with Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

03.       Prior to the commencement of any dwelling full details of hard and soft landscape proposals for that phase (or part thereof) of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Such details shall include:

-      maintenance prescriptions for existing landscape features to be retained e.g; trees and hedgerows,

-      attenuation and swale elements within public open space,

-      full details of all tree and hedgerow planting including street trees/shrubs.

                        Reason: To ensure a meaningful contribution to the urban design and open space elements in accordance with Policy EQ2 and EQ5 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

04.       All existing trees, hedges or hedgerows shall be retained, unless shown on the approved drawings as being removed. All trees, hedges and hedgerows on and immediately adjoining any phase or part thereof of that part of the site being developed shall be protected from damage for the duration of works on that area to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority in accordance with the recommendations in British Standard 5837 1991. Any part(s) of trees, hedges or hedgerows removed without the Local Planning Authority's consent or which die or become, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously diseased or otherwise damaged within ten years following contractual practicable completion of the approved development shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable and, in any event, by not later than the end of the first available planting season, with plants of such size and species and in such positions as may be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area and to ensure proper planning of the development in accordance with Policy EQ2 and EQ5 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

05.       The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment as amended and surface water drainage strategy, particularly limiting the surface water run-off discharge from Catchments A, B or C to be no greater than the Qbar rate as shown in Table 4 in Appendix C of that report.

            Reason: To prevent flooding by ensuring the satisfactory storage of/disposal of surface water from the site in accordance with the NPPF.

06.       Prior to the commencement of the surface water drainage scheme, for each phase or part thereof, a full operation and maintenance strategy shall be submitted to and formally approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The strategy shall identify all future land use limitations; identify the ownership, operational and maintenance arrangements for the works over the lifetime of the scheme.

            Reason: To ensure that the works provide the necessary mitigation against flooding for the lifetime of the existing and proposed development in accordance with the NPPF.

07.       The internal ground floor levels of the buildings to be erected shall be set as shown on Drawing No. DLS-2681/207(0717) RevB, unless any variation is first obtained in writing from the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: To ensure that attention to detail is given to provide quality of design in the proposed development in accordance with the Design masterplan and planning statement in accordance with Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

08.       Prior to the commencement of any dwelling a strategy for the storage and collection of domestic recycling and refuse shall be submitted to and approved in wring by the Local Planning Authority. Such a scheme shall include the locations of collection points (communal if necessary).

            Reason: To promote sustainable construction as advocated by the National Planning Policy Framework.

09.       A landscape management plan, including long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas, other than small, privately owned, domestic gardens, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the development or any phase of the development, whichever is the sooner, for its permitted use. The agreed landscape management plans shall be carried out as approved.

            Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to accord with Polices EQ2, EQ4, EQ5 and EQ6 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

Informatives:

01.       You are reminded that four legal Agreements under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act accompany this application and remain applicable in addition to the two Supplemental S106 Agreements agreed relating to community and highways.

02.       You are reminded that there are informatives on the Outline Planning Permission 05/00753/OUT which remain of relevance for this and future phases of development.

03.       There must be no interruption to the surface water drainage system of the surrounding land as a result of the operations on the site. Provisions must be made to ensure that all existing drainage systems continue to operate effectively and that riparian owners upstream and downstream of the site are not adversely affected.

04.       You are reminded of the Duty of Care for dealing with waste which is set out in detail in the response from the Environment Agency from whom additional guidance can be gained.

05.       You are reminded to ensure that any works carried out do not adversely affect third party properties particularly when working in close proximity to existing houses or boundaries to residential properties.

06.       With regards to Condition 09 the Local Planning Authority is seeking a plan that shows the intended land to be conveyed to private households, to the Highway Authority, to the Local Authority and/or Management Co. if applicable.

(voting: unanimous)