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39.

Apologies

40.

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.)

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    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:-

     

    Name

    Application No.

    Description of Declaration

    Reason

    Action Taken

    All Cllrs

    3/32/20/004

    Letter/email from AAH Planning

    Personal

    All spoke and voted

    All Cllrs

    3/32/20/009

    Letter/email from Strongvox

    Personal

    All spoke and voted

    All Cllrs

    3/32/20/011

    Applicant was a member of the Planning Committee

    Personal

    All spoke and voted

    Cllr C Morgan

    3/32/20/009

    3/32/20/011

    Lobbied

    Personal application

    Personal

    Pecuniary  

    Spoke and Voted

    Will leave the meeting before the application is discussed

    Cllr C Palmer

    3/32/20/009

    Application discussed at Minehead PC

    Personal

    Spoke and will not vote

    Cllr R Tully

    3/32/19/023

    Correspondence received

    Personal

    Spoke and Voted

    Cllr L Whetlor

    3/21/20/033

    Is aware of the North Hill Action Group

    Personal

    Spoke and Voted

     

41.

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.

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    Application No.

    Name

    Position

    Stance

    3/32/20/004

    R Cooze

    MD Queenwood Developments

    Infavour

    3/32/20/009

    C Heal

    Local resident

    Objecting

     

    J Heal

    Local resident

    Objecting

     

    C Collins

    Local resident

    Objecting

     

    T Calvert

    Local resident

    Objecting

     

    R Crowther

    Local resident

    Objecting

     

    Stogursey PC

    Local PC

    Objecting

     

    Strongvox Homes

    Applicants

    Infavour

    3/21/20/033

    North Hill Action Group

     

    Objecting

     

    Cllr Venner

    Ward Member

    Objecting

     

42.

3/32/19/023 pdf icon PDF 327 KB

    Outline application with some matters reserved except for access for the erection of up to 35 No. dwellings at Land south of, High Street, Stogursey

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    Outline application with some matters reserved except for access for the erection of up to 35 No. dwellings, Land south of High Street, Stogursey

     

    Applicant withdrawn by applicant

43.

3/32/20/004 pdf icon PDF 151 KB

    Outline application with some matters reserved, except for access and scale, for the erection of 5 No. dwellings at Tanyard Farm, 16 Castle Street, Stogursey, TA5 1TG

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    Outline application with some matters reserved except for access for the erection of up to 5 No. dwellings. Tanyard Farm, 16 Castle Street, Stogursey

     

    Comments made by Queenwood stated that:

     

    ·       The main point raised by Stogursey PC and Historic England relates to design and layout. These will be discussed before submission of a detailed application in order to develop a scheme which is satisfactory to both;

     

    ·       As part of the flood risk assessment, the Hydrologist will be designing an attenuation pond located in the field adjoining the site to mitigate the flow of water in the stream which eventually discharges at the bottom of Castle Street, via a series of old stone culverts into Stogursey Brook;

     

    Comments by Members included:

     

    ·       Discussions with the developer was needed for the development to be in keeping with the area;

    ·       Stogumber was under a great deal of pressure to provide housing, this was a good mix;

    ·       Concerns that there was no improvements on the infrastructure in the village;

    ·       Concerns with flooding and heritage in the village;

    ·       Would like to see more Carbon Neutral Homes;

    ·       Concerns with the removal of hedgerows and trees;

    ·       The development was not detrimental to the area;

     

    Councillor Morgan proposed and Councillor Buller seconded a motion for Outline Planning Permission to be APPROVED

     

    The Motion was carried

     

     

     

44.

3/32/20/009 pdf icon PDF 463 KB

    Erection of a residential development comprising of 27 No. dwellings, relocation of children’s play area and associated works (resubmission of 3/32/19/019) at Land at Paddons Farm, Stogursey, Bridgwater, TA5 1BG

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    Erection of a residential development comprising of 27 No. dwellings, relocation of children’s play area and associated works (resubmission of 3/32/19/019) Land at Paddons Farm, Stogursey ,Bridgwater

     

    Comments made by members of the public included:

     

    ·       Concerns with the repositioning of the Children’s play area;

    ·       Concerns that the out of sight play area could encourage anti-social behaviour;

    ·       Concerns with limited parking space and parking congestion;

    ·       The new development would cause disruption to the locally settled residents;

    ·       The site has been left unattended by Strongvox for 11 years;

    ·       Concerns with the devaluation of properties on the existing estate;

    ·       Strongvox need to return and complete its original application submitted in 2007;

    ·        The roads in and out of the village are very narrow, construction traffic would cause congestion;

    ·       There is no consideration for existing home owners/residents;

    ·       Concerns that the original S106 was not adhered to by Strongvox;

    ·       Concerns with dust and debris once the development takes place;

    ·       Confirmation was needed on the Condition for the land marked as burial ground to be kept as grassland;

    ·       Concerns with the lack of public services in the area;

    ·       The proposals wold make appropriate provision for parking and be consistent with the aims and objectives of Policy T/8;

    ·       The proposed mix of housing would reflect the pattern of development and density of housing which exists in the locality;

    ·       The proposed gardens would be a similar size to existing gardens in the area;

    ·       The proposed parking spaces would be within a very short and convenient distance from the dwellings they would serve and would be within a very short and convenient distance from the dwellings they would serve and would not compromise the functionality of the site;

    ·       The proposed increased density of housing would not result in a form of development that appeared to be cramped or that the site could be considered to be overdeveloped;

    ·       The proposals would not be harmful to the character and appearance of the surrounding area;

    ·       The proposals would preserve the significance and setting of the Conservation Area and, through the completion of the site, would represent an enhancement that complies with Policies NH1 and NH13;

    ·       No harm to the significance or setting of the heritage assets would arise;

    ·       The remaining open space available at Paddons Farm would be in excess of that required;

    ·       The proposals would comply with the provisions of Policy R/5: and

    ·       Policy R/7 is not applicable;

     

    Comments made by Members included:

     

    ·       The residents want to see this development completed;

    ·       Concerns with parking on the site;

    ·       The Children’s area needs to be sited in a new location away from the Brook and trees;

    ·       Sustainability issues;

    ·       Concerns for the lack of public transport in the village;

    ·       No charging points for electric cars;

    ·       The layout of the site was not beneficial for accessibility issues;

     

    At this point in the meeting a half hour extension was proposed

     

    ·       Concerns with the affordable housing provision on the site;

     

    Councillor Tully proposed and Councillor Hill seconded a motion for Full Planning Permission to be APPROVED

     

    The Motion  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.

45.

3/21/20/033 pdf icon PDF 118 KB

    Erection of 1 No. single storey dwelling with garage under-croft and associated site works (resubmission of 3/21/19/085) at Hillside barn, Moor Road, Minehead, TA24 5RT

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    Erection of 1 No. single storey dwelling with garage under-croft and associated site works (resubmission of 3/21/19/085) Hillside barn, Moor Road, Minehead

     

    Comments made by members of the public included:

     

    ·       Concerns with the lack of insignificant changes from the previous application;

    ·       The development should include an non –reliance on car usage;

    ·       The proposal would represent a creeping inclusion of residential development into an unspoilt valley with landscape views and acts a gateway to both the North Hill Conservation Area in Minehead and the outer fringes of the Exmoor National Park;

    ·       The application was within 50m of the buffer zone;

    ·       Concerns that this development was of a large ranch style property in a small scale and unspoilt valley;

    ·       The amenity of the area would be harmed;

    ·       The only changes to this new application is the moving of the building footprint to within 50m of the existing property;

    ·       The application would have a serious impact upon the surrounding area and a massive visual impact from Moor Road;

    ·       The site is very close to two identified Wildlife sites;

    ·       The application is outside of the development limit line of Minehead;

    ·       The site is not included in the SWSHLAA;

     

    Comments made by Members included:

     

    At this point in the meeting another half an hour extension was proposed

     

    ·       Concerns that this development was visible from the National Park;

    ·       This was not the right site for a home;

    ·       Conservation area concerns;

    ·       Concerns with the roof height;

    ·       The design was sympathetic with the surrounding area;

    ·       Development rights need to be removed;

    ·       Sustainability issues;

    ·       Highway issues;

     

    Councillor Sully proposed and Councillor Hill seconded a motion to APPROVE Full Planning Permission;

     

    The Motion was carried

     

     

     

     

46.

3/32/20/011 pdf icon PDF 89 KB

    Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear at 14 Town Close, Stogursey, TA5 1RN

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    At this point in the meeting another half an hour extension was proposed and Councillor Morgan left the meeting.

     

     

    Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear. 14 Town Close, Stogursey, TA5 1RN

     

    No comments were received on this application.

     

     

    Councillor Habgood proposed and Councillor Weston seconded a motion to APPROVE Full Planning Permission.

     

    The Motion was carried

47.

Latest appeals and decisions received pdf icon PDF 284 KB