Agenda item
Planning Application 16/00714/OUT - Land North of Brimfield, Lambrook Road, Shepton Beauchamp.
Minutes:
Proposal: Outline application for the erection of a single dwelling and associated access utilising existing access track.
The Planning Officer presented the application as detailed in his report. He clarified it was an outline application and referred to a nearby previously approved site. He highlighted the key considerations and the access to the site.
Members were addressed by Ms J Bishop of Shepton Beauchamp Parish Council and Mr J Pattisson in support of the proposal. Their comments included:
· Permission is sought by the owners of the site and will be used by their family.
· Highway issues have been considered as the recreation field is at the end of the lane, but it is not felt one more dwelling will be hazard.
· Community is thriving with a diverse age of residents. There needs to be a mix of properties and sensible planning.
· The Parish Council know the village and community well, and are aware of local opinions.
Ms J Fryer, agent, noted that the officer identified two issues of concern. One being the road, but very nearby two properties had recently been given permission with similar road issues but this had not been raised, and there needed to be consistency. This would be the second property using the driveway and there was large hedging around some of the site, so there would be minimal residential amenity issues. Regarding overlooking, being able to see elements of neighbouring gardens is not uncommon. It would be unreasonable to ask that an entire garden is private when much, but not all, can be achieved.
Ward member, Councillor Adam Dance, noted the application had been the subject of a long discussion at the Parish Council. Two properties on the other side of the road had recently been granted permission. The site is currently used for horses and a manège so there are multiple visits and vehicle movements daily already. He supported the application.
Ward member, Councillor Crispin Raikes, reminded members it was an outline application and specific concerns amenity could be addressed at the detailed stage. He also supported the application.
It was proposed to approve the application, contrary to the officer recommendation.
On hearing the comments made, the Area Lead explained that he was concerned that members were minded to overturn the officer recommendation without having an indication of what was currently proposed regarding the design and size of the dwelling. With a plan shown on screen he highlighted to members the officer concerns about access alongside 14 Brimgrove Lane and an indicative plan showing the proposed dwelling. He noted that if members were content with the principle of a dwelling and the access, then concerns about design could be addressed at the reserved matters stage.
During a short discussion, members did not raise any concerns. At the conclusion of debate the proposal to approve was reiterated on the grounds development already around this site is not unacceptable.
The Area Lead clarified the wording for a justification, and that a contribution towards affordable housing would be required, and there would need to be conditions for time limit, reserved matters, and plans.
On being put to the vote, the proposal to approve the application was carried unanimously.
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RESOLVED: |
That planning application 16/00714/OUT be APPROVED, contrary to the officer recommendation, subject to:
Justification:
The proposal represents a sustainable development that respects the established character and appearance of the setting, and causes no demonstrable harm to residential amenity of existing and future occupants of the development and the immediate area.
Subject to:
· the prior completion of a S106 Agreement to secure a contribution towards affordable housing in terms of Policy HG4 of the Local Plan, and
the following conditions:
1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun either before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission, or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved, whichever is the later.
Reason: As required by Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
2. Application for approval of the appearance; landscaping of the site; layout; and scale of development referred to in this permission as the reserved matters, shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission, and before any development is commenced on site.
Reason: As required by Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
3. All reserved matters shall be submitted in the form of one application to show a comprehensive and coherent scheme with respect to design, layout, plot boundaries, internal ground floor levels, materials, and landscaping.
Reason: To ensure that the development of the site is dealt with in a comprehensive manner to protect the amenities of the adjoining residential properties and to secure a high quality development in accordance with Policies ST5 and ST6 of the South Somerset Local Plan.
4. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: the drawings ref. the two ‘Promap’ plans, scales 1:1250 and 1:500 received on 17 February 2016.
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning. |
(Voting: unanimous in favour)
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