Agenda item

The erection of a detached dwelling with garage (reserved matters approval with respect to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale)

The Planning Officer presented his report to Members with the aid of a powerpoint presentation. He asked Members to note an update to his report and pointed out that the wording on page 78 of the agenda should not include the reference to policy SS2 under the reason for approval, as this was not relevant on this reserved matters planning application. 

He confirmed to the Committee that he had visited the neighbouring property and that the application was considered to be in line with the proposal approved at outline stage and it was his recommendation that the planning application be approved.

Mr Cheesman, representing the Parish Council, pointed out to Committee that the objections of the Parish Council were based on the same reasons given at outline planning stage. He highlighted that that there had been no local support and that 14 new houses are being built within the village and expressed his concern that approval would set a precedent in the village.

Mr D Carpendale, the agent, addressed the Committee. He pointed out to Members that the access had already been approved and that the dwelling would be screened by an existing garage. It was his view that the proposed dwelling was well situated and would result in no loss of light to adjoining properties.

Councillor Nick Weeks, Ward Member, raised concern over a footpath which currently runs through the site and hoped the footpath could be diverted before works commenced on site.

During the discussion, it was suggested that a condition be included to ensure that temporary fencing be erected around the diverted footpath along the hedge to ensure that pedestrians were a safe distance from the building site.

Following a short discussion, it was proposed and seconded to approve the planning application as per the officer recommendation, subject to an amendment to the reason for approval to remove reference to SS2 and additional condition to ensure a temporary fence.

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

RESOLVED:

That planning application 15/04687/REM be approved as per officer recommendation with additional condition;

Justification

01.       The proposal, by reason of its location, represents an appropriate form of development adjacent to Galhampton that would not foster growth in the need to travel or be detrimental to highways safety. As such the proposal complies with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006- 2028.

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

01.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 14013- 1 Rev B, -3  Rev C, -11 Rev D, -12 Rev B and -13 Rev B received 15 October 2015.

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

02.       The hedge planting shown to the roadside and alongside the realigned public right of way shall be retained. To be maintained at a height above ground level of no lower than 1.7m. Any plants 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 local character further to Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006- 2028.

03.       Prior to the development hereby approved being first brought into use the first floor bathroom window in the south elevation and two first floor skylights in the east elevation shall be fitted with obscure glass and be not openable below 1.7m above the first floor level, and shall be permanently retained and maintained in this fashion thereafter.

Reason: In the interests of neighbour amenity further to Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006- 2028.

4.         Details of temporary fencing to diverted footpath to be agreed prior to commencement and implemented for duration of construction period. Thereafter landscaping required by condition 2 to be implemented.

Informatives:

01.  Public Footpath WN19/24 crosses the site. There shall be no development on the line of the footpath subject to a diversion order being made and confirmed.

(Voting: Unanimous is favour)