Agenda item
Planning Application 17/00021/FUL - The Cottage, Picts Hill, Langport.
Minutes:
Proposal: Erection of one 4 bedroom dwelling with associated carport and parking area.
The Area Lead presented the application as detailed in the agenda report. He noted the main concern was the proximity of the dwelling to the road as the positioning of the dwelling would be forwards of the original cottage. As the location of the proposed dwelling would be pushed forward on the plot it was considered to intrusive to dwellings on the other side of the road.
Ms G Martin, applicant, addressed members and commented there had been no objections from statutory consultees regarding the proposed family dwelling. She noted the proposal would mirror the property layout of the dwelling opposite and the proposal had the support of the Parish Council.
Ward member, Councillor Gerard Tucker, noted the application had not generated any objections and the applicants had worked with the community to address early concerns to come up with the application. He explained that there was a covenant on the land which was why the proposed dwelling was situated as is. It was also noted that closing the existing access would improve highway safety.
There was little debate and several members felt the proposal was acceptable development and would improve the Streetscene. As members were minded to approve the application, the Area Lead suggested wording for the justification based on comments made, and also noted conditions would be required for:
· Time limit
· Plans
· Materials
· Visibility splays
At the conclusion of discussion it was proposed to approve the application, contrary to the officer recommendation, and subject to the justification and conditions as detailed by the Area Lead. On being put to the vote, the proposal was carried unanimously.
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RESOLVED: |
That planning application 17/0021/FUL be APPROVED, contrary to the officer recommendation, subject to the following:
Justification: The proposal would result in an acceptable form of development that would respect the character of the setting and local distinctiveness, as the proposal complies with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan and the policies contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.
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. Except where required otherwise by other conditions, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: PL/102 A; PL/104 A; PL/105 A; PL/106 A; PL/107 A and PL/108 A.
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
03. Prior to the construction of the dwelling hereby approved particulars of the materials (including the provision of samples where appropriate) to be used for the external walls and roofs shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Such details shall be generally in accordance with the details shown in the application. Once approved such details shall be fully implemented unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006-2028.
04. The dwelling hereby approved shall not be occupied until such time as the visibility splays shown on drawing PL/104 A have been fully provided. Once occupied such visibility splays shall be maintained free of any obstruction, including vegetation, above 900mm high at all times thereafter.
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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