Meeting documents

Councillor Gitte Dawson made reference to the omission in the Minutes of a reference to steps being taken by the Council on 10% renewable energy policy in larger developments, as mentioned by Councillor Gail Coleshill under Minute No 145, Item 1 St Peters Factory, Wells Road, Westfield. The Committee did not agree that there was such an omission and therefore the Minutes were not amended.

NOTES: Decisions were made by the Committee as per the Officers' recommendations set out in the report with the Agenda, and were carried unanimously or without dissension unless stated otherwise. Where the Officers' recommendations were overturned, or there were amendments (whether lost or carried), or there were decisions on matters other than on planning applications, these are listed below.

Item 1 Land adjoining 57 Manor Park, Writhlington - As it was considered that the proposal was overdevelopment, would detract from the character of the area and existing buildings, and would affect the amenities of local residents by virtue of loss of garden space, it was moved by Councillor Phyl Gay and seconded by Councillor Jane Lewis to overturn the Officer recommendation to Permit subject to completion of a Section 106 Agreement and conditions, and instead to Refuse permission. Voting: 6 in favour and 0 against with 4 abstentions. Motion carried.

Item 2 North Hill House, Wells Road, Westfield - The Team Manager Development Control reported on the proposal and referred Members to the Update Report. He stated that the 3^rd reason for refusal in the report had now been deleted.

As it was considered that the proposal would not be detrimental to the amenities of local residents and unlikely to result in the loss of trees, it was moved by Councillor Les Kew and seconded by Councillor Bryan Organ to overturn the Officer recommendation to Refuse permission, and instead to Authorise the Head of Planning Services to Permit with appropriate conditions. Voting: 8 in favour and 3 against. Motion carried.

Item 3 1 Nine Elms Cottages, Widcombe Common, West Harptree - The Team Manager Development Control reported on the application and stated that the 3^rd reason for refusal had been deleted.

It was moved by Councillor Gitte Dawson and seconded by Councillor Jane Lewis to Refuse permission as recommended in the report. Voting: 6 in favour and 1 against with 4 abstentions. Motion carried. (Prior to this decision, it was moved by Councillor Les Kew and seconded by Councillor Bryan Organ to Defer for further negotiations. Voting: 5 in favour and 6 against. Motion lost.)

Item 4 Beaver Lodge, Cameley Road, Cameley - The Committee decided to approve the Officer recommendation to Refuse permission. (Prior to this decision, it was moved by Councillor Les Kew and seconded by Councillor Bryan Organ to Defer for further negotiations. Voting: 4 in favour and 6 against with 1 abstention. Motion lost.)

Item 5 Cranmore, Main Road, Temple Cloud - On the basis that it was considered that the site was capable of being developed for a small dwelling without detriment to its surroundings, it was moved by Councillor Steve Willcox and seconded by Councillor Les Kew to Authorise the Head of Planning Services to Permit subject to provision of a satisfactory site layout plan by the applicant, and to appropriate conditions. Voting: 10 in favour and 0 against with 1 abstention. Motion carried.

Item 6 The Chalet, King Lane, Clutton - As it was considered that the proposal would represent inappropriate development in the Green Belt but that there would be an improvement to the openness of the Green Belt by virtue of the demolition of the existing building which also provided unsuitable habitable accommodation, there would not be any significant loss of privacy to the adjoining property, there would be no conflict with sustainability principles, and there would not be a requirement to provide alternative accommodation for an existing nearby horse riding centre, it was moved by Councillor Steve Willcox and seconded by Councillor Bryan Organ to overturn the Officer recommendation to Refuse permission, and instead to Refer the application to the GOSW as a Departure from the Development Plan which the Authority is minded to approve and Authorise the Head of Planning Services to Permit with appropriate conditions in the event of the application being returned to the Authority for determination. Voting: 5 in favour and 4 against with 1 abstention. Motion carried.

Item 7 Camburn, Timsbury Road, High Littleton - As it was considered that the proposal having been amended would not have an adverse impact on the character of the existing house or the surrounding area, it was moved by Councillor Les Kew and seconded by Councillor Bryan Organ to Authorise the Head of Planning Services to Permit subject to consultation on revised plans and to appropriate conditions. Voting: 5 in favour and 4 against with 2 abstentions. Motion carried.

Item 8 27 Upper Furlong, Timsbury - It was moved by Councillor Rosemary Todd and seconded by Councillor Steve Willcox to approve the Officer recommendation to Permit with conditions but with an Advisory Note being added relating to future extensions (Prior to this decision, it was moved by Councillor Bryan Organ and seconded by Councillor Jane Lewis to overturn the recommendation to Permit with conditions, and instead to Refuse permission. Voting: 4 in favour and 5 against with 2 abstentions. Motion lost.)

(Note: After this application (7.50pm), the Committee adjourned for a 10 minute comfort break)

NOTES: Decisions were made by the Committee as per the Officers' recommendations set out in the report with the Agenda, and were carried unanimously or without dissension unless stated otherwise. Where the Officers' recommendations were overturned, or there were amendments (whether lost or carried), or there were decisions on matters other than on planning applications, are listed below.

Item 1 Parcel 3100 Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown - The Committee approved the Officer recommendation to Permit with conditions with Condition 12 being amended to include 93not94 as follows: 93The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or the use commenced ... 93 etc; and to the amendments to conditions as set out in the Update Report.

Item 2 Development Site Roman Way, Peasedown - The Committee approved the revised Officer recommendation in the Update Report to Permit with the conditions (as amended) and including an additional Condition 13, and to the word 93not94 being included in Condition 10 as follows: 93The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or the use commenced 85.94 etc.

(Note: Councillor Paul Crossley requested a copy of the Sustainability Study provided by the applicant.)

Item 3 40 Northend, Batheaston - The Committee approved the Officer recommendation to Permit with conditions subject to Condition 2 being amended to read E659.and shall not be occupied as an independent dwelling unit.94

Item 4 94 Park Road, Keynsham - The Committee decided to Defer for a Site Visit for the reasons set out in the Decisions List.

Item 6 48 Temple Street - The Committee approved the Officer recommendation set out in the Update Report to Authorise the Head of Planning Services to Permit subject to receipt of further amended plans, and subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Item 7 1 Down Lane, Batheaston - As it was considered that the proposed dwelling would project prominently into the streetscene, it would be overdevelopment due to the cramped site, and it would be detrimental to residents' amenities, it was moved by Councillor Keith Kirwan and seconded by Councillor Tony Cox to overturn the Officer recommendation to Authorise the Head of Planning Services to Permit subject to receipt of revised plans and with conditions, and instead to Refuse permission. Voting: 7 in favour and 0 against with 4 abstentions. Motion carried.

Item 8 Daisy Field Farm, Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton - It was moved by Councillor Gitte Dawson and seconded by Councillor Hilary Fraser to approve the Officer recommendation to Refuse permission. Voting: 5 in favour and 2 against with 3 abstentions. Motion carried.

Item 9 9A Silver Street, Midsomer Norton - It was moved by Councillor Jane Lewis and seconded by Councillor Gitte Dawson to approve the Officer recommendation to Refuse permission. Voting: 6 in favour and 3 against with 2 abstentions. Motion carried.

Item 11 Harford House, Harford Square, Chew Magna - It was moved by Councillor Gitte Dawson and seconded by Councillor Jane Lewis to approve the Officer recommendation to Refuse permission. Voting: 6 in favour and 2 against with 3 abstentions. Motion carried.

Item 12 Old Moss, North Stoke Lane, North Stoke - It was moved by Councilllor Tony Cox and seconded by Councillor Les Kew to Defer for a Site Visit for the reasons set out in the Decisions List. Voting: 5 in favour and 1 against with 4 abstentions. Motion carried.

(NOTE: At this stage of the proceedings (9.58pm), the Committee decided to continue after 10pm in order to transact the remaining business.)

Item 14 2 Woodmans Cottages, Access to Brockham End, North Stoke - As it was considered that the proposed development would not have an adverse impact on the AONB and would not affect the openness of the Green Belt, it was moved by Councillor Les Kew and seconded by Councillor Keith Kirwan to overturn the Officer recommendation to Refuse permission, and instead to Permit with any appropriate conditions. Voting: 7 in favour and 0 against with 3 abstentions. Motion carried.

Item 15 Garage area behind 167 - 173 Park Road, Keynsham - The Committee decided to Defer for a Site Visit for the reasons set out in the Decisions List.

Item 16 Parking area behind 100 - 108 St Clements Road, Keynsham - The Committee decided to Defer for a Site Visit for the reasons set out in the Decisions List.