Agenda item

Planning Application: 17/00138/FUL - 73A Southmead Crescent, Crewkerne

Minutes:

Application Proposal: The erection of 1 No. attached dwellinghouse and erection of extension to front of existing dwellinghouse

 

The Planning Officer introduced the report and with the aid of slides and photographs summarised the details of the application which was for a two storey extension to provide a 3 bedroom dwelling.  He advised that the impact on the character and appearance of the streetscene was not acceptable and was therefore recommending refusal of the application.

 

In response to questions from members, the Planning Officer confirmed the width of the proposed dwelling and advised that the proposed property was not within a Conservation Area.

 

The Agent, Mr S Sherlock advised that the proposed building was 6 metres wide and the existing building was 5.8 metres.  He concurred that the area was full of generously proportioned properties and noted that the proposed property being only slightly wider matched the existing properties on the estate. He referred to the staggering of properties on the estate and in particular two properties opposite not being consistent with the fixed building line.    

 

Ward Member, Cllr. Angie Singleton advised that no objections had been received from local residents or the Town Council.  She felt that the aerial view showed an open estate but was not the impression that she got when walking through the estate.  She noted that a caravan was currently located in front and did not feel that a house would be any more harmful.  She was of the opinion that the scale and siting of the development was not out of character and would add to the housing numbers for Crewkerne. 

 

Ward Member, Cllr. Mike Best concurred with the comments of his fellow ward member and felt that there would be plenty of space around the building and the proposal would not detract from the existing area. 

 

Ward Member, Cllr. Marcus Barrett also commented that the estate was not as open plan as it appeared on the aerial view.  He concurred with the views of the other ward members and agreed that the application should be approved.

 

During a short discussion on the application, members felt that the proposal was an acceptable form of development and there was no need to preserve the building line.

 

It was proposed and seconded to approve the application contrary to the Planning Officer’s recommendation for the reason suggested by the Planning Officer.

 

Conditions suggested by the Planning Officer and agreed with Members included the following:

 

Time Limit

Approved Plans

Boundary treatment

Parking spaces

Drainage measures

 

On being put to the vote the proposal to approve the application subject to conditions was unanimously agreed.

 

RESOLVED:

That Planning Application No. 17/00138/FUL be APPROVED contrary to the Planning Officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

 

01. The proposal by reason of its width, scale and siting would result in an acceptable form of development that would maintain the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is in accord with Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

 

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

 

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. Other than as required by conditions the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Unnumbered block plan dated 10th February 2017; 5333/02 A only.

 

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

 

03. Prior to their installation, details of all boundary treatment shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed boundary treatment shall be completed prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved or in accordance with a timetable to be agreed.

 

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

 

04. The parking spaces over the first 6 metres of their length, as measured from the edge of the adjoining carriageway shall be properly consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone or gravel) in accordance with details which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include measures to prevent the discharge of water onto the highway. Once constructed the surface of the spaces shall remain properly consolidated at all times.

 

Reason: In the interests of highway safety to accord with policy TA5 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

 

05. The parking spaces illustrated on plan number 5333/02A shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted. The said spaces and access thereto shall thereafter be kept clear of obstruction in perpetuity and not used other than for the parking of vehicles or for the purpose of access.

 

Reason: In the interests of highway safety to accord with policy TA5 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

 

(Voting: unanimous in favour)

 

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