Agenda item

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

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 was carried