Agenda item

Planning Application: 17/00074/OUT - Land Rear Of The Phoenix Hotel And Car Park, Fore Street, Chard

Minutes:

Application Proposal: The erection of two dwellings (outline)

(Having earlier declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest as the applicant, Cllr. Jenny Kenton left the room prior to consideration of the application)

(Having earlier declared a personal and prejudicial interest, Cllr. Garry Shortland left the room prior to consideration of the application)

The Planning Officer presented the report with the aid of a powerpoint presentation. He outlined the key considerations which were principle of residential development, setting of the conservation area, residential amenity and highway safety. There were no updates to the report. The Planning Officer’s recommendation was for approval.

In response to questions, members were informed of the following:

· The report was before the Committee as the recommendation was contrary to highway standing advice. Given the significant reduced number of units now proposed and the current use by the pub/hotel and existing properties the proposed development would not result in a severe highway impact;

· The large porch at the front of the public house would help to give better pedestrian visibility.

Ward Member, Cllr. Amanda Broom expressed her support for the application. She noted that a condition had been proposed to protect future occupiers from loose cricket balls which addressed the issue raised in the representation.

During a brief discussion, members did not feel extra properties would not make a difference to the current access arrangements. It was proposed and seconded to approve the application as per the Planning Officer’s recommendation. On being put to the vote the proposal was carried by 10 votes in favour and 1 abstention.

RESOLVED:

That Planning Application No. 17/00074/OUT be APPROVED as per the Planning Officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

01. The proposed development would make a contribution towards meeting the Council's housing need in a sustainable location within walking distance of the town centre. It would not harm residential amenity, would provide an acceptable means of access and would enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The development is in accord with Policies SD1, SS1, SS5, HG4, TA5, TA6, EQ2, EQ3, and guidance in the NPPF.

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

01. 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.

02. Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: As required by Section 92(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

03. Approval of the details of the scale and appearance of the building(s), the landscaping and layout of the site (hereinafter called 'the reserved matters') shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995.

04. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Drawing number KPOLP1 - Site Location Plan with an indicative layout only.

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

05. Before the dwellings hereby permitted are first occupied a properly consolidated and surfaced access into the developable site shall be constructed (not loose stone or gravel) details of which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy TA5 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

06. The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the parking areas to serve each of the dwellings have been fully constructed in accordance with details submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Once constructed, the parking areas shall be kept clear of obstruction and shall not be used other than for the parking of vehicles in connection with the development hereby approved.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety to accord with Policy TA5 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

07. No development hereby approved shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the applicant and approved by the local planning authority.

Reason: To provide archaeological monitoring of the development and a report on any discoveries made as per guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.

08. Any reserved matters application submitted shall include details of the protective measures to be installed within the application site to protect future occupiers and property from any cricket balls from the adjacent cricket club. Once agreed and installed, the protective measure shall be permanently retained and maintained thereafter.

Reason: To protect residential amenity to accord with Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

(Voting: 10 in favour, 1 abstention)

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