Agenda and draft minutes
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor Morgan |
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Minutes of the previous meetings of the Planning Committee on the 14 and 28 May
To approve the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee. Additional documents: Minutes: (Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 14 and 28 May 2020 circulated with the agenda)
Resolved that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 14 May 2020 be confirmed as a correct record.
Proposed by Councillor Buller, seconded by Councillor Aldridge
The Motion was carried.
Resolved that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 28 May 2020 be confirmed as a correct record.
Proposed by Councillor Lithgow, seconded by Councillor Tully
The Motion was carried. |
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Declarations of Interest or Lobbying
To receive and note any declarations of disclosable pecuniary or prejudicial or personal interests or lobbying in respect of any matters included on the agenda for consideration at this meeting.
(The personal interests of Councillors and Clerks of Somerset County Council, Town or Parish Councils and other Local Authorities will automatically be recorded in the minutes.) Additional documents: Minutes: Members present at the meeting declared the following personal interests in their capacity as a Councillor or Clerk of a County, Town or Parish Council or any other Local Authority:-
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Public Participation
The Chair to advise the Committee of any items on which members of the public have requested to speak and advise those members of the public present of the details of the Council’s public participation scheme.
For those members of the public who have requested to speak, please note, a three minute time limit applies to each speaker and you will be asked to speak before Councillors debate the issue.
Temporary measures during the Coronavirus Pandemic Due to the Government guidance on measures to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), we will holding meetings in a virtual manner which will be live webcast on our website. Members of the public will still be able to register to speak and ask questions, which will then be read out by the Governance and Democracy Case Manager during Public Question Time and will either be answered by the Chair of the Committee, or the relevant Portfolio Holder, or be followed up with a written response. Additional documents: Minutes:
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Erection of first floor extension, ground floor extension and garage at Little Pincombe Barn, Woodhill Barn, Stoke St Gregory. Additional documents: Minutes: Erection of first floor extension, ground floor extension and garage at Little Pincombe Barn, Woodhill Barn, Stoke St Gregory
Comments by Members of the Public included;
· The extension will not had an ill effect on neighbouring properties and will benefit the village long term; · The carefully designed aesthetic will be a marked improvement on the current dwelling; · The clever use of materials will give the house a better feel of the former barn than it currently does; · The improved parking area and turning will help keep access clear; · Although this development is against the ‘Local Plan’ it should not impede the improvements to the property that enhances the locale; · The development has not met with any objections from neighbours; · It is important to attract families into the area to support schools, village halls, public houses and churches as without this villages will not survive; · The development in its present state is not up the sustainability and efficient energy demands of modern living; · Minimised intrusions to neighbouring properties, keeping their privacy intact; · The scale and height was comparable to nearby properties; · The application would provide the applicants with a functional well-designed home and be a contribution to the village;
Comments by Members included;
· This application was in a secluded position only accessible by walkers and agricultural traffic; · The proposed development was aesthetically pleasing; · Would improve the parking and turning areas; · Well thought out development and would fit in with the location; · The development would not affect the street scene; · Current an unattractive building and not energy efficient; · No harm caused by this development; · The proposed development was well supported by local residents; · Concerns with the increased size of the development; · The proposed development was not policy compliant; · Concerns that this development could set a precedent;
Proposed by Councillor Sully and Seconded by Councillor Buller that the application be APPROVED against Officer Recommendation for Refusal.
Reasons
· The development would not alter the aesthetic of the barn; · Energy efficient; · Improve the design of the building; · Cause no harm;
The Motion was carried with one abstention
At this point in the meeting the Chair called for a 10 minute recess
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Partial rebuild and alterations to agricultural barn to be used for agricultural storage at Charleston Barn, Little Silver Lane, Wellington (retention of part works already undertaken) Additional documents: Minutes: Partial rebuild and alterations to agricultural barn to be used for agricultural storage at Charleston Barn, Little Silver Lane, Wellington (retention of part works already undertaken)
Comments by Members included;
· The rebuild was an improvement, it is well constructed and blends in with the surrounding area; · The barn was next to a footpath and not in keeping with the rural areas;
Councillor Hill proposed and Councillor Lithgow seconded a motion to be APPROVED
The Motion was carried with one abstention
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Latest appeals and decisions received
Additional documents: Minutes: Noted that four new appeals had been received,
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