Agenda item

Application for the erection of 1 no. two bedroom dwelling house on land adjacent to 2 Rush Close with associated access and landscaping

The Planning Officer introduced the report as detailed in the agenda with the assistance of a power point presentation. He explained that this was a full application following an earlier outline application which was refused at appeal. He pointed out Historic England have recommended refusal of the application and that in his report he recommends that the application be refused.

Andrew Trigay, the Planning Agent addressed the Committee. He informed Members that there was a genuine local need behind this application to allow a young family to remain in the village and that the single well designed dwelling would not cause demonstrable harm. He pointed out to Committee that there had been a significant level of support for this application from neighbours and the Parish Council.

Justin Patterson, the architect addressed the Committee. He explained that the application was sought by a family with a long line of relatives who has lived in the village their whole lives. He stated that the dwelling was not a two storey dwelling, but only one and a half storeys high and that this modest house has received Parish Council support to this proposal.

Following a short discussion, it was proposed and subsequently seconded to approve the application contrary to officer recommendation on the grounds that:

-       the proposed dwelling would have no undue adverse impact upon the setting of the Scheduled Ancient Monument and would meet a local need for smaller dwellings. As such the proposal complies with policies SS2, EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006-2028.

Subject to a S106 agreement to secure affordable housing contributions as required by policy HG3 and the following conditions:-

1. Time limit
2. Plans
3. Materials, incl doors, windows, boundary treatments, hard standing etc.
4. Removal of PD rights from extensions to ensure that the approved dwelling continues to meet the identified need.
5. Landscaping archaeology

On being put to the vote, 8 voted in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention.

RESOLVED: that planning permission be approved contrary to officers recommendation subject to the following conditions:

Justification

01.       The proposed dwelling would have no undue adverse impact upon the setting of the Scheduled Ancient Monument and would meet a local need for smaller dwellings. As such the proposal complies with policies SS2, EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006- 2028.

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):

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: 3562/001 and /004 RevB, received 1 October 2015, /003 RevA, /002, /005, /006, received 21 August 2015

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

03.       No development hereby approved shall be carried out until particulars of following have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:-

a.         details of materials (including the provision of samples where appropriate) to be used for the external walls and roofs;

            b.         details of doors and windows

            c.         details of hardstandings

            d.       details of boundary treatments

Once approved such details shall be fully implemented unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006- 2028.

04.       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: To ensure that the dwelling continues to meet the identified need.

05.       The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping, which shall include a strong boundary hedgerow. The agreed details shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the building or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner; and any boundary related planing which die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity, and character and appearance further to Policy EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006- 2028.

06.       No development hereby approved shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological investigations work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the applicant and approved by the local planning authority.

Reason: In the interests of archaeology further to Policy EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006- 2028.