Meeting documents

Application Proposal: The erection of 1 no. dwelling (outline)

The Area Lead (South) presented his report to members, using the aid of a PowerPoint presentation. He provided images of the site and proposed plans and access. He also pointed out the position of a nearby site that had been granted planning permission for 9 dwellings.

Photographs submitted by the agent were displayed.

Mr M Williams, the Planning Agent, addressed the Committee. He explained to members that the site was close to Wincanton and not separated by Verrington Lane. He pointed out that this contemporary design would not be visible from any point along Old Hill as the dwelling would sit into the hillside. He clarified for members that the proposed dwelling would not interfere with the right of way.

Mr T Baylis, the applicant address the Committee. He informed members that he had moved to Wincanton approximately 5 years ago and had built his current home himself. He advised that would support local businesses by using local materials. He confirmed that the shipping container and caravan on the site would be removed.

Councillor Mike Beech, the Ward Member, pointed out that this was an outline application and that the reserved matters would be considered at a later date. He offered his support to the innovative design.

During the discussion, an informative to ensure that the innovative/eco design of the dwelling would remain at reserved matters stage was discussed; however the Legal Services Manager advised that an informative wasn’t legally binding. She also pointed out that as members were considering an outline application, only the principle of development was being considered and not the design.

Following the discussion, it was proposed and seconded that the application be approved, subject to conditions and an informative to ensure that the future reserved matters application supports the indicative design for the proposed dwelling.

On being put to the vote, this was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED:  that planning application 17/03155/OUT be approved, contrary to the officer recommendation for the following reason and subject to conditions and an informative to ensure that the future reserved matters application supports the indicative design for the proposed dwelling.

For the following reason:

The proposal comprises sustainable development that, subject to the approval of reserved matters, would respect the landscape character of the area in accordance with the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework; and policies SD1, SS1, EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028).

Subject to the following conditions:

1)            The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 17109-02 received 28 July 2017.

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

2)            Details of the access, scale, layout, appearance and landscaping (herein after called the "reserved matters") shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved.

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

3)            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 and the development shall begin no later than 3 years from the date of this permission or not later than 2 years from the approval of the last "reserved matters" to be approved.

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

4)            Before the development hereby permitted is commenced, foul and surface water drainage details to serve the development, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and such approved drainage details shall be completed and become fully operational before the development hereby permitted is first brought into use.  Following its installation such approved scheme shall be permanently retained and maintained thereafter.

Reason: In the interests of local amenities in accordance with policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan.

Notes:

1)            The developer should be aware of the comments of the Somerset County Council’s Rights of Way Officer (available on South Somerset District Council’s website) in regard to the developer’s duties and responsibilities in relation to the public right of way that traverses the site.

2)            The developer should be aware that Area East Committee support the indicative designs for the proposed dwelling and wish the future reserved matters approval to be based on that design.

3)            Please be advised that subsequent full or reserved matters approval by South Somerset District Council will attract a liability payment under the Community Infrastructure Levy. CIL is a mandatory financial charge on development and you will be notified of the amount of CIL being charged on this development in a CIL Liability Notice.

You are required to complete and return Form 1 Assumption of Liability as soon as possible and to avoid additional financial penalties it is important that you notify us of the date you plan to commence development before any work takes place Please complete and return Form 6 Commencement Notice.

You are advised to visit our website for further details

https://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/cil or email cil@southsomerset.gov.uk

(voting: unanimous)