Agenda and decisions

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To consider an outline planning application for the development of up to 60 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with associated highways and drainage infrastructure, public open space and landscaping. Details of access are submitted for approval with all other matters (Layout, Scale, Appearance and Landscaping) reserved for later approval. 

Resolved

That planning application 19/00655/OUT to consider an outline planning application for the development of up to 60 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with associated highways and drainage infrastructure, public open space and landscaping at Land OS 9609, Brewham Road, Bruton, Somerset be APPROVED, subject to the prior completion of a Planning Obligation/Agreement, confirmation of approval of the Shadow Habitats Regulations Assessment from Natural England, and the stated planning conditions. Delegated to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Area Chair (South). Details of access are submitted for approval with all other matters (Layout, Scale, Appearance and Landscaping) reserved for later approval.

Voting: 6 in favour, 2 against, 2 abstentions.

To consider an outline application with access to be determined and all other matters reserved, for the residential development of the land for up to 65 dwellings and safeguarding of land for a new GP Practice; alongside public open space, a drainage scheme and associated works.

Resolved

That planning application 20/02297/OUT to consider an outline application with access to be determined and all other matters reserved, for the residential development of the land for up to 65 dwellings and safeguarding of land for a new GP Practice; alongside public open space, a drainage scheme and associated works at Land North Of Brewham Road, Bruton, Somerset be DEFERRED for the following reason:

The committee requested more evidence of traffic analysis and adequacy of access to comply with SSDC Local Plan policy TA5.

Voting: 5 in favour, 1 against, 4 abstentions.

To consider an outline application with all matters reserved save for access, for up to 52 dwellings, with associated access, infrastructure and open space.

Resolved

That planning application 23/01470/OUT to consider an outline application with all matters reserved save for access, for up to 52 dwellings, with associated access, infrastructure and open space at Townsend Farm, Towns End, Stalbridge Road, Henstridge, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0RQ be APPROVED subject to the prior completion of a Section 106 Planning Obligation/Agreement and the stated planning conditions. Delegated to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Area Chair (South).

Voting: 5 in favour, 4 against, 1 abstention.