Meeting documents

The Planning Officer presented the application as detailed in the agenda and with the aid of a powerpoint presentation showed the site and proposed plans. 

 

He explained the application had been referred to committee as the visibility splays that can be achieved do not meet the standing advice guidance.  However following the advice from the SSDC Highway consultant and consideration given to the width of the road, traffic calming measures and vehicle speeds in the area on balance he felt the proposal to be acceptable. 

 

The Planning Officer also clarified to members that Gordon Road was an unclassified road and that anyone could create a vehicular access without planning permission. He therefore concluded that for reasons set out in the agenda report his recommendation was to approve the application

 

In response to members’ questions the Area Lead South and Planning Officer confirmed that:

 

·         Clarified the tandem parking bays to serve both the existing property and the additional dwelling attached to the end of terrace.

·         Condition to be imposed to ensure the street light column currently located along the frontage would be relocated.

·         Advice given to applicant for the need to extend the drop kerbing at the point of access onto the pavement.

 

Mr Hayz Herman the applicant then addressed the committee and clarified the parking arrangements of the site.  He explained the scheme would include the addition of three further car parking spaces and that he was happy to comply with the planning conditions imposed.

 

Councillor Tony Lock, Ward member although supported the proposed design and layout of the scheme voiced concern regarding the proposed visibility splay.  He appreciated the proposal would tidy up the site but the area became very congested with parked cars and believed the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders would help aid visibility and improve traffic safety in the area.

 

Councillor Rob Stickland, Ward member reiterated the concern raised regarding the visibility splay and acknowledged the congestion from the on road parking within the area.  However he did consider the proposed dwelling to be acceptable and an improvement of the site.

 

Councillor David Recardo, Ward member believed the proposal would improve and tidy up the site and believed the width of the road and nearby junction was satisfactory to safeguard traffic speeds in the area.

 

Following a short discussion it was then proposed and subsequently seconded to approve the application as per the officer’s recommendation as set out in the agenda report.  On being put to the vote this was carried by 13 votes in favour, 0 against and 2 abstentions.  

 

 

RESOLVED:

 

That application 17/01316/FUL be approved subject to:

 

01.       The proposed scheme provides development that makes efficient use of land, respects the character and form of development in the area, causes no demonstrable harm to residential amenity and provides a great improvement to the existing sub-standard access and as such accords with Policies YV1, EQ2 and TA6 of the South Somerset Local Plan and the aims and objectives of the NPPF.

 

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

 

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.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 3.1, 4.1 received 13 March 2017.

           

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

 

03.       No works shall be undertaken on the finished walls unless details of the proposed bricks have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details.

           

            Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy EQ2 of the adopted South Somerset Local Plan (2006 - 2028).

 

04.       The garage / workshop building shall not be demolished until details of the boundary treatment between numbers 86 and 88 Southville have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The new boundary treatment shall be erected within 1 month once the garage / workshop building has been demolished and thereafter retained at the agreed height.

           

            Reason: In the interests of residential amenity in accordance with Policy EQ2 of the adopted South Somerset Local Plan (2006 - 2028).

 

05.       There shall be no obstruction to visibility greater than 600 millimetres above adjoining road level forward of a line drawn 2.0 metres back and parrallel to the nearside carriageway edge over the site frontage, save for the proposed dwelling. Such visibility shall be fully provided before works commence on the development hereby permitted and shall thereafter be maintained at all times.

           

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy TA6 of the adopted South Somerset Local Plan (2006 - 2028).

 

06.       The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied unless the area allocated for parking on the submitted plan (3.1) shall be properly consolidated and surfaced in accordance with details which shall be submitted to and approved in writing to the Local Planning Authority. Such parking shall be kept clear of obstruction at all times and shall not be used other than for the parking of vehicles in connection with the development hereby approved.

           

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy TA6 of the adopted South Somerset Local Plan (2006 - 2028).

 

07.       The dwelling hereby approved shall not be occupied unless details of the provision of surface water drainage from the driveway has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

                       

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy TA5 of the adopted South Somerset Local Plan (2006 - 2028).

 

08.       The development hereby approved shall not be occupied unless the existing street light located on Gordon Road has been relocated in accordance with a scheme agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

           

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy TA6 of teh adopted South Somerset Local Plan (2006 - 2028).

 

Informatives:

 

01.       Please be advised that approval of this application 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

 

02.       Having regard to the powers of the Highway Authority under the Highways Act 1980 the applicant is advised that the creation of the new access and the relocation of the street light will require a Section 184 Permit. This must be obtained from the Highway Service Manager for the Yeovil Area at The Highways Depot, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Industrial Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RT, Tel No 0300 1232224. Application for such a permit should be made at least four weeks before access works are intended to commence.

 

(voting: 13 in favour, 0 against, 2 abstention)