Agenda item

Application Proposal: Erection of a two storey extension at rear of property

The Planning Officer presented his report to members with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation. He advised members that the extension is to the rear of the property and cannot be seen from the surrounding conservation area. He advised members that he was recommending that the application be approved.

Mr Knight, representing the Parish Council, addressed the Committee. He pointed out to members that the extension was complete. He advised that the PC supported the earlier ‘L shape’ extension which complemented the adjoining cottage, however he was concerned that this was over-development of the site within the conservation area.

Mr G Fysh, representing his father who was the applicant, addressed the Committee. He explained that the property has suffered from damp problems and following the earlier extension, his father had seen this as an opportunity to add an extension which had the potential to be used as wheelchair access for his retired father. He pointed out that the extension was invisible from the road and local materials had been used.

Councillor Mike Beech, Ward Member, offered support to the application. However, he pointed out that this was a retrospective application for a site within a conservation area.

Following the short discussion, it was proposed and seconded that the application be approved as per the officer recommendation.

On being put to the vote, this was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED:  that planning application 16/03866/FUL be approved as per the officer report, for the following reason, subject to conditions;

01.       The proposal by reason of its size, scale and materials, respects the character of the conservation area, and causes no demonstrable harm to residential amenity or highway safety in accordance with the aims and objectives of Policies TA5, TA6, EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan and the aims and provisions of the NPPF.

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

01.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 226.200.SS.X/P and 226.200.SL.P, 226.100.01PP, 226.100.02PP, and 226.100.03PP received 31 August 2016

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

02.       No further work shall be carried out on site unless details of the roof and wall materials have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such approved details, once carried out shall not be altered without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: In order to ensure that the development accords with the character of the area in accordance with Policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

03.       No further work shall be carried out on site unless full details the new natural stonework walls, including the materials, coursing, bonding, mortar profile, colour, and texture along with a written detail of the mortar mix, have been be provided in writing; this shall be supported with a sample panel to be made available on site and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The work shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details, and the sample panel shall remain available for inspection throughout the duration of the work.

            Reason: In order to ensure that the development accords with the character of the area in accordance with Policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

04.       No further work shall be carried out on site unless details of the design, materials and external finish for all new doors, windows, boarding and openings have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This will include detailed drawings including sections of at least 1:5. Such approved details, once carried out shall not be altered without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: In order to ensure that the development accords with the character of the area in accordance with Policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

05.       No further work shall be carried out on site unless design details of all roof eaves, verges and abutments, including detail drawings at a scale of 1:5, and all new cast metal guttering, down pipes, other rainwater goods, and external plumbing shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Such details once carried out shall not be altered without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: In order to ensure that the development accords with the character of the area in accordance with Policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

06.       No further work shall be carried out on site unless details of all new vents and external plumbing have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Such details once carried out shall not be altered without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: In order to ensure that the development accords with the character of the area in accordance with Policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

(Voting: Unanimous)