Decision details

RESOLVED:

That planning application - 23/03015/S73 to vary the requirements 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, so that (save for works in respect of clearance, laying out and digging works as shown on plan ref 501-403-01-Planning Approval Commencement Works_Sheet 1-Rev C) no development should take place until a scheme for pedestrian improvements (in accordance with points i to iii) or an alternative scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. (The remainder of the condition will remain as previously worded and the section 73 will relate to the Outline application (17/03029/OUT Inspectorate ref: APP/R3325/W/18/3197690) and subsequently approved Reserved Matters Ref: 21/03369/REM in its entirety) - 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 115 and 116.

(voting : unanimous)