Decision details

RESOLVED:

That planning application 22/02240/S73 to vary Condition 10 point iii (scheme for pedestrian improvements) of Condition 10 of Approval 17/03029/OUT (Inspectorate ref:  APP/R3325/W/18/3197690) for the Outline planning application for up to 130 dwellings with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point from Woodhayes Way at Land Os 5439 Part, Townsend Green, Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0RG be REFUSED permission, contrary to the officer recommendation, for the following reason:

1. The proposal would lead to increased congestion within the village, resulting in conflict between larger vehicles and between vehicles and pedestrians which would not improve overall pedestrian safety; would fail to secure inclusive, safe and convenient access on foot, cycle, and by public and private transport that addresses the needs for all; and would not maximise the potential for sustainable transport. As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policy TA5 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028) and relevant guidance within the NPPF to promote sustainable transport, in particular paragraphs 111 and 112.

2. The proposed Yellow Box system fails to provide the ability to enable service and other delivery vehicles to stop in a safe manner outside the houses situated on the High Street where there are no secondary routes into those houses, thereby resulting in unacceptable inconvenience to occupiers of those dwellings and thus contrary to Policy TA5 of the South Somerset Local Plan (2006-2028)

(voting : 9 in favour, 3 against, 0 abstentions)