Agenda item

Erection of a detached dwelling 62 Tower Road Yeovil BA21 4NQ

The Case Officer, Service Delivery presented the application as detailed in the agenda and with the aid of a powerpoint presentation showed the site, access and proposed plan.  She confirmed that there were no further updates to the report and summarised the key considerations and concluded that her recommendation was to approve the application for reasons as set out in the agenda report.

In response to questions, the Case Officer informed members that:

·         The issue of a main sewer running through the site is not a planning consideration matter but part of the Building control application.

·         The proposed east facing roof lights will be of obscure glass and also above head height.

A member of the public then spoke in objection to the application.   He believed the height of the dwelling would block the winter sun and light into his property and would have a severe impact on the privacy of the rear of his property and increase the noise levels to an unacceptable standard.   He felt the proposal was too large and overbearing and raised concern regarding drainage issues.

Ward member, Councillor Rob Stickland believed the proposal to be too large and overbearing for the area in relation to other properties in Tower Road and believes contrary to policy EQ2. 

Ward member, Mike Lock raised concern regarding the parking issues near the access of the proposed site and considered the access to be very tight.  He also raised concern regarding the height and size of the proposed dwelling.

In response to questions, members were advised that:

·         The new dwelling was approximately half a metre taller than the existing property. 

·         Explained the new rules regarding permitted development rights, including that existing bungalows are permissible to add extra rooms in the roof space without having to apply for planning permission.

Following a short discussion it was proposed and seconded to approve the application as set out in the agenda.  On being put to the vote this was carried by 10 votes in favour, 4 against and 1 abstention.

RESOLVED: 

That Planning Application 19/00609/FUL be approved for the following reason:

01.       The dwelling is in a sustainable location and respects the character of the area, is of a suitable design and considered to have limited impact upon visual and residential amenity. Suitable access and parking can be provided. On this basis the proposal complies with policies SD1, SS1, SS4, SS5, YV1, TA5, TA6 and EQ2 of the adopted South Somerset Local Plan (2006 -2028) and the aims and objectives of the NPPF

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

01.       The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

            Reason:  To accord with the provisions of section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

            Drawing Numbers: 18/162/02 revision A, 18/162/03 Revision A, 18/162/04 Revision A, 18/162/04 Revision A and location plan (scale 1:1250)

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

03.       No building operations above damp proof course level of the dwelling shall take place until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces (doors/windows/stonework/render/brick/roof finish) of the dwelling hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

            Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to accord with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

04.       Prior to the construction of the dwelling, the finished internal ground floor levels shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall then be carried out strictly in accordance with the agreed details.

            Reason: In the interests of visual and residential amenity, and in accordance with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028) and the aims and objectives of the NPPF.

05.       No works shall be undertaken until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, a scheme of landscaping. The submitted scheme shall clearly confirm the details and dimensions of any intended tree or shrub planting, earth-moulding, seeding, turfing and surfacing.  All planting stock shall be confirmed as UK-grown, and details shall be provided in regards to the planting locations, numbers of individual species, sizes, forms, root-types/root volumes and the intended timing of planting. The installation details regarding ground-preparation, weed-suppression, staking/supporting, tying, guarding, strimmer-guarding and mulching shall also be included within the submitted scheme. All planting comprised in the approved scheme shall be carried out within the  dormant planting season (November to February inclusively) following the commencement of any aspect of the development hereby approved; and if any trees or shrubs which within a period of ten years from the completion of the development die, are removed or in the opinion of the Council, become seriously damaged or diseased, they shall be replaced by the landowner in the next planting season with trees/shrubs of the same approved specification, in the same location; unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

            Reason: To ensure the planting of new trees and shrubs in accordance with the Council's statutory duties relating to The Town & Country Planning Act, 1990 (as amended)[1] and the following policies of The South Somerset Local Plan (2006 - 2028); EQ2: General Development, EQ4: Bio-Diversity & EQ5: Green Infrastructure

06.       The parking areas including the garage space as shown on the Site Plan (Drawing number 18/162/02 Revision A) shall be provided prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted and shall be retained and maintained, for vehicles ancillary to the dwelling hereby permitted, thereafter unless agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

            Reason: To ensure that there is an appropriate level of on-site parking and in the interests of highways safety, in accordance with policies TA5 and TA6 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006 - 2028) and the aims and objectives of the NPPF.

07.       Prior to occupation details of the proposed timber fence for the east boundary shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall then be carried out strictly in accordance with the agreed details and shall be retained and maintained as such unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: In the interests of visual and residential amenity, and in accordance with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028) and the aims and objectives of the NPPF

08.       Prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted, an electric charging point (of a minimum 16amps) for electric vehicles shall be provided adjacent to the designated parking area as shown on the approved plan. Once installed such parking point shall be retained and maintained in working order, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: To ensure that the development is resilient and sustainable in accordance with Policy TA1 (Low Carbon Travel) of the adopted South Somerset Local Plan and the provisions of the NPPF.

09.       Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), there shall be no extensions to this building without the prior express grant of planning permission.

            Reason: In the interests of neighbouring amenity, visual amenity and ensure the size of the dwelling remains proportionate to the plot to accord with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

10.       Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (England) 2015 (or any revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no additional windows or other openings (including doors) other than that proposed (drawing number 18/162/04 Revision A) shall be formed in the roof slope (east facing) of the building without the prior express grant of planning permission.  The proposed rooflights on the east facing roofslope shall remain 1.7m above floor level and permanently retained as such.

            Reason:  In the interests of residential amenity and to accord with Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

Informatives:

01.       Please be advised that approval of this application by South Somerset District Council will attract a liability payment under the Community Infrastructure Levy.  CIL is a mandatory financial charge on development and you will be notified of the amount of CIL being charged on this development in a CIL Liability Notice.

You are required to complete and return Form 1 Assumption of Liability as soon as possible and to avoid additional financial penalties it is important that you notify us of the date you plan to commence development before any work takes

place.  Please complete and return Form 6 Commencement Notice.

You are advised to visit our website for further details https://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/cil or email cil@southsomerset.gov.uk

(voting: 10 in favour, 4 against, 1 abstention)