PLANNING APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE PARISH OF BRYMPTON
YEAR COMMENCING 1ST JANUARY 2006
06/00051/FUL - The erection of a conservatory to the rear of dwelling (GR353845/116881)
108 Monks Dale
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/00151/FUL - demolition of existing garage and the erection of a new garage/ workshop (GR352459/118227).
Devercy, Thorne
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/00163/FUL - The erection of a first floor extension to dwelling (GR353189/116608)
44 Sutton Grange
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/00480/FUL- Erection of a conservatory to rear of dwellinghouse (GR353844/117156)
187 Larkhill Road
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
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06/00554/FUL - the erection of a building and development for use as a Gym/Fitness Centre (Use Class D2)(GR352151/116841)
Plot 23 George Smith Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval, however, there are serious concerns over the issue of traffic queuing to enter the recycling site. The Parish Council therefore recommend that this application be subject to a condition that yellow crosshatch lines are painted on the road, adjacent to the entrance of the waste recycling site, which would stop vehicles waiting to turn into this site, from totally blocking Artillery Road.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/00586/FUL - Erection of a two storey extension at the front of the dwelling (GR: 352654/116435)
17 Woodhenge
RECOMMENDATION: REFUSE - The proposal, by reason of its size, scale and design, does not respect the character of the existing dwelling and causes demonstrable harm to visual amenity of the locality and is considered to be contrary to the aims and objectives of policy ST5 of the South Somerset Local Plan.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED REFUSED
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06/00675/ADV - the display of two externally illuminated promotional display advertisement units (GR352j965/116040)
The Airfield Tavern, Alvington Lane
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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06/00679/FUL - the erection of fencing and lighting to provide secure compound for approx 40 cars (GR352730/116790)
Plot 28 Part Mead Avenue
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL, however, there are serious concerns over the off-loading of vehicles and the Parish Council recommend that this application be subject to a condition that off-loading of cars will only be permitted within the compound, not on the road-side.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/00777/FUL - The erection of a conservatory to rear of property (GR 353076/116563)
8 Tintern
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/00869/TPO - Application to fell 2 cherry trees and carry out tree surgery works to a poplar all being within group G1 of the South Somerset District Council (Brympton) no.4 Tree Preservation Order 1997
20 Brigadier Close
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL, subject to the following conditions:
1. At least one cherry tree to be replaced.
2. Although the poplar can take the 20% reduction proposed, this is a particularly fine tree and the Parish Council would request that very great care is taken with this surgery.
Subsequent to this recommendation the Planning Officer had given details of trees planted by the applicant and advised that SSDC considered that recommendation no. 1 was unnecessary.
After further discussion it was agreed by the Parish Council that a condition was required and it was agreed to submit the following
RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to a condition that two replacement trees of native species, such as field maple, are planted.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/00939/FUL - erection of a conservatory to rear elevation of property (GR 353650/117547)
239 Larkhill Road
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/00988/FUL - The erection of a two storey extension and rear garden room (GR 352251/116455)
10 Boundary Road APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
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PC/06/01035/R3C - Renewal of planning permission for temporary buildings providing office accommodation (GR 379836/149717)
Somerset County Council, South Somerset Area Highways Offices, Mead Avenue
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01093/FUL - the erection of an extension comprising light industrial/warehousing and offices together with enlargement of parking area (GR 352249/117027)
Plot 3 Boundary Way
RECOMMENDATION: The Parish Council recommend refusal because of the visual impact where the proposed extension is immediately adjacent to the road. The Council would be minded to approve the application should the corner of the building be dropped back from the boundary or chamfered to improve the visual impact.
AMENDED PLANS
RECOMMENDATION: Refusal, for the following reasons:
(1) Previous comments apply (The Parish Council recommend refusal because of the visual impact where the proposed extension is immediately adjacent to the road. The Council would be minded to approve the application should the corner of the building be dropped back from the boundary or chamfered to improve the visual impact.)
(2)Lack of secure bicycle parking Policy TP3 of the Local Plan and PPG3 & PPG13 advocate provision of secure cycling facilities.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01165/COU - change of use to vehicle hire depot including stationing of 2 no. Portakabin for use as an office and mess room facility (GR 352358/116748)
Yard K, Lufton Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01288/FUL - the erection of a single storey garage (GR 353433/116565)
17 Broadleaze
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01389/FUL - the erection of a single storey side extension to dwellinghouse (GR353718/116983)
69 Abbots Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01392/FUL - the erection of a conservatory to the rear of dwelling (GR 353287/117469)
2 Roche Close
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01464/FUL - erection of a conservatory to rear of property (GR 352229/116148)
55 Fennel Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01469/FUL - the erection of a single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse (GR353094/116681)
5 Sutton Grange
RECOMMENDATION: Refusal - the proposal, by reason of its size, scale and design, does not respect the character of the existing dwelling and causes demonstrable harm to visual amenity of the locality and is considered to be contrary to the aims and objectives of policy ST5 of the South Somerset Local Plan.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01525/HDG - the removal of 1 no. 3m section of hedgerow (GR 352868/117422) - (to be fully restored on completion of the works)
Junction of Thorne Lane & Western Avenue
RECOMMENDATION: Refusal - Serious concerns over wildlife and also the time that it would take for the hedge to be restored. If the hedge has to be removed, could the length affected be minimalised and such section that is removed be done 'intact' and then replaced.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01716/FUL single storey extension to the north and south of the property and a two storey extension west of the property (GR 352286/116628)
10 Buller Avenue
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01733/FUL erection of a conservatory to rear of property (GR 352318/116172
16 Fennel Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01831/FUL the erection of a conservatory (GR352215/116116)
39 Fennel Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01915/COU change of use from industrial (B2) to sports hall (D2) (GR 352300/116914)
Unit 4 Bofors Park, Artillery Road
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01926/FUL alterations to dwellinghouse to include formation of rooms in roofspace and installation of dormer windows (GR352973/117196)
54 Forde Park
RECOMMENDATION: The Parish Council would request that this application be looked at very carefully. There are concerns over the setting of a precedent.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01931/ADV the display of 5 internally illuminated signs comprising 2 fascia, 2 freestanding and 1 entrance arch (GR352670/116608)
Loders Toyota, Edward Close
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/01994/CPO temporary use (1 month) of a mobile crushing plant to complete works commenced under planning permission 04/01227/CPO , Plot 8B, Phase 11, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Avenue (GR 352654/116798)
RECOMMENDATION: Approval. However, the Council would ask that the Planning Enforcement Officer monitor the works closely and ensure that the land is returned to its original state on completion of the work. The Parish Council would like to see plans to provide a footpath across the site as this would enable the completion of a walk to work link from Abbey Manor Park to the Lufton Trading Estates.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02056/R3 - Relocation of 3 no. temporary classrooms and formation of temporary access (GR 353314/117088)
Preston Primary School, The Toose
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02059/FUL addition of new windows and chimney to extension (revision of application 05/02105/FUL) and the rebuilding of existing chimney (GR 351749/116892)
Bridge Cottage, Lufton
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02108/FUL the erection of a 2 storey hotel bedroom block with revised car park layout (GR352925/116041)
Land at Airfield Tavern, Alvington Lane
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02310/FUL the formation of a hardstanding (retrospective application) (GR 353183/117505)
5 & 20 Dore Close
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02327/FUL the erection of a conservatory to rear of dwellinghouse (GR 353311/117518)
7 Roche Close
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/023838/FUL the formation of an access ramp (GR353354/116924)
Abbey Community Centre, The Forum
RECOMMENDATION:
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02452/FUL- the erection of 2.4m high fencing and security lighting on 3m high posts to provide secure compound at rear of site, together with security hoops to front of site (GR 352730/116790)
Plot 28A Mead Avenue
RECOMMENDATION: Refusal, there is insufficient detail regarding on-site access/manoeuvrability with particular respect to vehicle transporters. There are significant traffic problems in this area and vehicle transporters must be required to unload in the compound and not on the roadside.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02637/FUL - use of land as car storage and sales compound and the erection of 3 metre high security fence (retrospective application)
Abbey Trading Estate, Stourton Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02725/FUL the erection of a two storey extension with rear garden room and the formation of new driveway and off-street parking (GR 352251/116455)
10 Boundary Road
RECOMMENDATION: Refusal, the front dormer windows are out of keeping although the Council would accept flush Velux-type windows. There is also a need to address car-parking issues (i) The applicant is proposing to cross public open space to access the proposed new driveway; and (ii) The proposal for a new dropped kerb in the lay-by would reduce car parking spaces.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02770/FUL the erection of a white uPVC conservatory to rear of property (GR352498/116187)
15 Heather Way
RECOMMENDATION: The Council has concerns that this extension is overbearing on the neighbouring property. It is regrettable that this is a retrospective application and the Council trust that this will not make any difference to consideration of the application.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/02789/FUL - the erection of security fencing (GR 352965/116716)
Plot 15B Audi Dealership, Mead Avenue
Brympton Parish Council recommend REFUSAL of this application in accordance with policy 49 of the Somerset & Exmoor National Park Joint Structure Plan, namely "provide access for pedestrians, people with disabilities, cyclists and public transport"
The approved application (04/03336/FUL) for this site included a condition that
"prior to the site first being brought into use, a 3.0m wide strip of land across the application site connecting Mead Avenue to Western Avenue shall be dedicated to Somerset County Council along with the land necessary to implement 2.5m x 20.0m visibility splays to the rear of the footway/verge, for the purposes of constructing an adoptable pedestrian/cycle route.
Reason: In the interest of maintaining pedestrian and cycle links to accord with policy 49 of the Somerset & Exmoor National Park Joint Structure Plan"
Although the strip of land has been dedicated to the County Council, the key word is that it was for the purposes of constructing an adoptable pedestrian/cycle route. It is patently obvious that, due to the severe change in levels, the cost of constructing a pedestrian/cycle route is such that it will be many years before the route can be completed and the pedestrian/cycle route adoptable. Therefore, until such time as the footpath is completed in a manner suitable for purpose, the traditional use of the site, as a short cut for local public & football fans must be allowed to continue.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03051/FUL - Erection of new high bay warehouse with ancillary offices extension (GR 352424/117082)
Silverline Tools Ltd, Boundary Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to:
(a) There is a need to explore appropriate off-road carparking e.g. use YTFC car park. There are concerns over the pedestrian links - from the east in particular. The crossing at Western Avenue has failed to materialise and there are severe difficulties for pedestrians attempting to cross by the Asda roundabout and also Lufton Way.
(b) A condition to mitigate the landscape impact on Odcombe.
(c) The Parish Council does not believe the estimation of the number of lorries to be used is correct and this figure should be re-checked.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03126/FUL - The erection of a two storey extension to dwellinghouse (GR 352236/116409)
5 Boundary Road
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03130/FUL - the erection of a two-storey side extension to dwelling (GR 35314/116839)
8 The Regents
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03244/FUL erection of a two storey extension at the front of the dwellinghouse (GR342646/116432)
17 Woodhenge
RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The Parish Council could not find a planning reason to refuse this application but comments around the table were that it was an ugly extension and the design of the windows was unsatisfactory.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03265/TPO - Application to carry out tree surgery works to 1 No. conifer and 1 No. Sycamore tree and the felling of 1 No. Pollard tree all within Group G.1 of the Brympton No 4 Tree Preservation Order 1997 (GR352355/116347)
11 Brigadier Close
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03329/FUL - The erection of a single storey rear extension to dwelling (GR353412/116389)
2 Harbour
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03364/FUL the erection of an extension to electric meter house (GR352492/117092)
Walon Ltd, Boundary Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03398/ADV the display of a fascia sign (GR 352114/116978)
Plot 18 George Smith Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03471/ADV the display of 3 internally illuminated pole mounted advertisement display panels (GR352957/116419)
Car Park Houndstone Retail Park, Western Avenue
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03499/FUL The erection of vehicle wash bay enclosure for manual jet washing of returned rental vehicles (GR 352358/116748)
Yard K, Lufton Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03506/FUL the erection of a two storey side extension to dwellinghouse (GR352242/116435)
8 Boundary Road
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03574/FUL erection of a conservatory (GR353085/117069)
8 Muchelney Way
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03958/FUL two storey side extension and internal alterations
30 Trellech Court
Recommendation: Approval.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/03985/FUL erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling (GR352j959/117260)
34 Forde Park
Recommendation: Approval.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/04027/FUL proposed multi franchise vehicle showroom, offices, store, workshop, external works and all associated works (GR 352444/116709)
Plot 2 & 3, Houndstone Business Park Challenger Way
Recommendation: Refusal for the following reasons:
No transport plan a sustainable transport policy is required. The application advises that there are 38 spaces designated operational parking but that there will be 59 staff. Due to heavy congestion transporters often offload on Lufton Way because they cannot access the Ford Garage via Warrior/Challenger due to on-street parking so although provision is shown on site for unloading the Parish Council is firmly of the belief that it will not be able to be used. The Parish Council suggest that consideration is given to a re-arrangement of the access layout, as there are such concerns over access to the site by transporters.
There is no public transport adjacent to the site where will the additional staff park except, presumably, on already very congested estate roads. A Section 106 Agreement should finance assistance with a bus service. If staff are expected to cycle there should be a designated area for bicycle parking and facilities available for staff to shower & change for work.
Increased traffic generated by this proposal will exacerbate pedestrian crossing issues off site. A Section 106 agreement should provide a contribution towards a controlled pedestrian crossing.
Due to the increase in traffic that will arise in the area, the Parish Council presume that there will be a reassessment of the Asda traffic study.
The proposed low planting will encourage parking on Lufton Way. A landscaping scheme is required with suitable deterrents to discourage people walking through from Lufton Way. It is important that parking along this road be stopped, the road is already extremely busy and any possibility of encouraging additional parking must be desisted. It is important that landscaping around the Lufton Way edge of the developments should not contain raised beds, which could interfere with visibility around the sharp corner.
There are concerns over the effect on the mature trees of the south of Warrior Avenue, the Parish Council ask that it be remembered that Warrior Avenue is a memorial avenue.
There are serious concerns over the external lighting and its effect on local residents. Conditions over the times that lights are in operation should be imposed.
DECISION BY SSDC: REFUSED
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06/04058/FUL the continued use of land forming part of the main car park for holding Sunday car boot sales (renewal)
Yeovil Town Football Club, Huish Park, Lufton Way
Recommendation: Approval.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/04097/FUL the erection of a granny annexe (GR 353057/116740)
2 The Cleeve
Recommendation: Approval, subject to a binding agreement that it remains as one property - as applicant has indicated in the application.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/04104/FUL new conservatory (GR 352230/116121)
37 Fennel Way
Recommendation: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/04136/TEA notification of intent to erect 1 no. T-Mobile 15m high monopole with 3 no. antennas, 2 no. equipment cabinets within a secure compound, with a 2.5m high steel palisade fence around (GR 353544/116763)
RECOMMENDATION: Refusal - the height of this mast is such that it will impact severely on the visual amenity of a considerable number of houses in the surrounding area. It is out of keeping with the streetscene and will represent a significant unsightly feature. Consideration should also be given to possible long-term proposals for the existing employment area which the erection of a mast could affect.
DECISION BY SSDC: NO OBJECTIONS
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06/04162/FUL new condensing units in off white aluminium to rear of building
Brunel House, Mead Avenue
Recommendation: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/04185/FUL - the siting of 4 no. containers for storage of educational and horticultural equipment (Renewal of 03/02855/FUL)
(GR 351946/117016)
Lufton Manor College, Lufton
RECOMMENDATION: Approve for three years only. The Parish Council would expect to see an application for permanent storage prior to expiry of three years.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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PC/06/04215/R3C/RC - Six-classroom extension, remodelling of school entrance and installation of roof lights (GR 353329/117068)
Preston C Of E VC Primary School, The Toose
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/04241/FUL demolition of existing garage and the erection of a new garage/workshop (revised application)(GR 352256/117951)
Devercy, Thorne
RECOMMENDATION: Approval, subject to a condition that will preclude it from being converted to a separate dwelling at a later date.
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/04510/FUL erection of a conservatory (GR 352458/116556)
37 Buckle Place
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/04559/OUT approx. 4.98 Ha of land to be developed as an extension to a Use Class B1/B2/B8 business park, together with associated roads, landscaping and infrastructure.Land OS 0025 0026 1927 0019 Oak Farm, Lufton
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE. The Parish Council has concerns which are listed below:
1. Please arrange for a tree survey to be carried out and Tree Protection Orders made.
2. Concerns over light pollution, please ensure that Policy EP3 of the Local Plan is adhered to.
3. Please confirm that there will be no pedestrian access from Thorne Lane to the site, this is essential to ensure that cars do not use Thorne Lane for parking.
4. The Parish Council believe that traffic light control at the Copse Road/Western Avenue junction will exacerbate highway problems in the area. This should stay as existing, where vehicles driving along Western Avenue allow vehicles exiting from Copse Road to filter in.
5. Lorries leaving the business park must not be allowed to turn left and exit from Copse Road. Lorries must exit by turning right and using the Asda roundabout.
6. There is no turning area shown for the use of HGVs. Whilst the Parish Council understand that each unit will be expected to have a turning area for HGVs, it has been noted that many HGVs use existing roads as turning bays.
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06/04588/FUL the erection of a conservatory to rear of dwellinghouse (GR 352559/116492)
95 Buckle Place
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DECISION BY SSDC: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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06/04559/OUT approx. 4.98 Ha of land to be developed as an extension to a Use Class B1/B2/B8 business park, together with associated roads, landscaping and infrastructure.
Land OS 0025 0026 1927 0019 Oak Farm, Lufton amended plans (a) flood risk assessment & (b) ecology report
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL subject to the following:
(a) flood risk assessment - the principles set out are sound but there is a lack of data to support them. The Parish Council would hope that the District Council and/or the Environmental Agency will seek further information.
(b) ecology report that all these recommendations be carried, also that all heritage trees and hedgerows be protected to continue providing wildlife habitats.
Revised 18th August 2008