Agenda item

Planning Application 15/04232/FUL - The Coach House, Lyddons Mead, Chard

Minutes:

Application proposal: Change of use of The Coach House at Easthill 35 Crewkerne Road, Chard from ancillary residential accommodation to independent dwelling

(Having earlier declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, Cllr Garry Shortland left the meeting during consideration of the application.)

(Having earlier declared personal and prejudicial interests, Cllrs Dave Bulmer and Jenny Kenton left the room during consideration of the application.)

The Planning Officer introduced the report and with the aid of slides and photographs summarised the details of the application as set out in the agenda. The key considerations were principle of residential development, character and appearance, residential amenity and highway safety/parking. There were no updates to the report. The Planning Officer’s recommendation was for approval subject to conditions.

In response to a member question, the Area Lead West explained that he didn’t have the exemptions listed for Affordable Housing contributions with him but could attach one to the permission if it was appropriate.

It was proposed and seconded to approve the application as outlined in the agenda report subject to a S106 agreement to secure a financial contribution towards affordable housing if appropriate. On being put to the vote, the application was unanimously approved.

RESOLVED:

That Planning Application No. 15/04232/FUL be APPROVED as per the Planning Officer’s recommendation subject to:

· To delegate authority to determine whether affordable housing contributions are required under policy HG4 of the Local Plan.

For the following reason:

01. The proposed dwelling is located within a sustainable location which is considered to be appropriate for housing development. The proposal would have an acceptable impact on the character and appearance of the area, would not harm residential amenity of highway safety. As such the proposed dwelling would accord with Local Plan Policies SS1, EQ2, TA5 and TA6 of the South Somerset local Plan (2006-2028) and the relevant sections of the National Planning Policy Framework (2012).

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

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

Reason: In accordance with the provisions of Section 91 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51(1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

02. Other than as required by conditions the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: SCOUSP1; unnumbered elevations titled 'The Coach House at Easthill 35 Crewkerne Road' only.

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

03. The parking space illustrated on the site location plan No. SCOUSP1 shall be made available for the parking of vehicles prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved. The said parking spaces shall not be used other than for the parking of vehicles in connection with the development hereby approved and the said spaces and access thereto shall thereafter be kept clear of obstruction in perpetuity.

Reason: To ensure sufficient parking provision and in the interests of highway safety to accord with policies TA5 and TA6 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

04. Prior to the development hereby approved being first brought into use the first floor window in the east elevation shall be fitted with obscure glass and shall be openable in accordance with details that shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The window shall be permanently retained and maintained in this fashion thereafter.

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

05. 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 development under Class B or C (additions and other alterations to the roof) of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 without the prior express grant of planning permission.

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

06. Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted, alterations to the boundary treatment of the site shall be carried out and completed in accordance with details that shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity to comply with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan

(2006-2028).

(Voting: unanimous)

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