Agenda item

Application Proposal: Refurbishment of free-standing outbuilding to create an annexe to house (guest bedroom and living space) (revised application)

The Planning Officer introduced her report and with the aid of slides and photographs, summarised the details of the application.

She advised that the application had been referred to the September meeting of the Committee and had been deferred to a later Committee to allow clarification of the proposed roof materials. She further advised that the applicant would be using natural slate rather than tin which was originally proposed.

Councillor Anna Groskop, Ward Member thanked the applicant for amending the roof materials.

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

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

RESOLVED:              that planning application 16/02374/FUL be approved as per the officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

01.       The proposal, by reason of its size, scale and materials, respects the character of the area, and causes no demonstrable harm to residential amenity.  It also preserves the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and setting of the Listed Building in accordance with the aims and objectives of policies EQ2 and EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

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.       No work shall be carried out on site to any external roofs unless particulars of the materials to be used, including a sample, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: To safeguard the significance of the heritage asset, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework and policy EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

03.       No work shall be carried out to fit the roof lights unless details of the units have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the roof lights shall be top hung and flush with the roof covering. Such approved details once carried out shall not be altered without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: To safeguard the significance of the heritage asset, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework and policy EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

04.       No work shall be carried out to fit any doors, windows, boarding or other external opening unless details of the design, materials and external finish of these elements 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: To safeguard the significance of the heritage asset, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework and policy EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

05.       No work shall be carried out on site unless particulars of the materials (including the provision of a sample panel) to be used for external walls  have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: To safeguard the significance of the heritage asset, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework and policy EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

06.       No work shall be carried out to fit any new WCs, Bathrooms, Kitchens or Utility rooms unless details of all new services to such rooms, including details of routes of foul water and any ventilation or extraction 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: To safeguard the significance of the heritage asset, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework and policy EQ3 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

07.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Details and drawings received on 31 May 2016, details received on 09 June 2016, amended drawings received by email on 02 September 2016 and details received by email from the applicant on 05 September 2016.

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

(Voting: unanimous)