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  • Application Number: 11/24/00089
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Application Registered:
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15/01/2025
Application Decided:
11/04/2025

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Type:
Outline Planning Permission
Location:
Land At, Lakeside, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4EX
Proposal:
Variation of Condition 29 of Planning Permission 11/18/00087 (Outline application with some matters reserved, for the erection of up to 110 no. dwellings.) to allow preliminary groundworks and works of demolition before the approval of the surface water drainage scheme.
Case Officer:
Ellena Fletcher
Registered Date:
20/11/2024
Applicant:
BoKlok UK
Applicant Address:
C/o Agent
Agent:
BoKlok UK, 1 Hercules Way
Agent Address:
1 Hercules Way Maple Cross Leavesden Watford WD3 9SW
Consultation Start Date:
31/03/2025
Earliest Decision Date:
15/01/2025
Committee Date:
08/04/2025
Decision Level:
Committee
Decision:
Granted Permission
Decision Date:
11/04/2025

Conditions and Reasons

Number
Condition
Complied Date
1
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in general conformity with the approved plans listed in schedule A. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2
No phase of the development shall commence until samples of the roofing materials and of the materials to be used in the construction of the external walls shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall thereafter be undertaken in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.
3
Prior to the commencement of each phase of development a Sustainability Statement (for each phase) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. This statement shall set out the various sustainable actions/ technologies (including but not limited to renewable energy, water and energy conservation, waste minimisation, car charging points mitigating and adapting to climate change and recycling etc.) that are to be adopted in the development of this phase. These measures shall then be incorporated in accordance with the agreed details. Reason: This condition is pre commencement in the interests of mitigating and adapting to climate change and to meet targets to reduce carbon emissions and in accordance with Policies S4, S5 and D3 of the Local Plan and advice contained within the NPPF.
30/09/2025
4
A native species hedgerow consisting of hawthorn, blackthorn and bramble species will be planted and a 2m high close boarded fence will be installed within the first planting season following the completion of development 4 metres along the eastern boundary of the site at least 4 metres from and separated by wildflower grassland from Forge Rhyne. The hedgerow, fence line and grassland will thereafter be maintained as such unless otherwise permitted in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: in the interests of a UK protected species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.
5
The development shall not take place except in full accordance with the approved Local Labour Scheme approved under planning permission 11/18/00087. Reason: In accordance with policy D15 of the Local Plan. This matter needs to be agreed prior to commencement in order to ensure that local labour is used in the project from the start.
6
Prior to the commencement of construction of any of the dwellings hereby approved a phasing plan shall be submitted to an approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The development shall then be carried out in accordance with the phases agreed to the satisfaction of the LPA. Reason: In the interests of proper planning and to ensure clear control through conditions.
30/09/2025
7
The development shall not take place except in strict accordance with the approved landscaping scheme agreed under planning permission 11/18/00087. The approved planting scheme shall be implemented in the first planting season following the completion of the development of that phase and prior to the occupation of the final dwelling in that phase or otherwise agreed. Notwithstanding the submitted details and for the avoidance of doubt the landscape scheme shall comprise a landscape masterplan which identifies the trees to be retained, removed and proposed. The proposed planting scheme shall include a detailed scaled drawing which identifies the proposed green infrastructure and includes a plant schedule and planting specification. The planting schedule shall detail the proposed species, quantities, stock sizes, planting densities and spacings.All landscape areas shall be protected and maintained, and any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species unless the LPA has given its written consent to any variation. Reason: This condition is pre commencement to ensure that development sites are appropriately landscaped to provide enhancement of the environment, mitigation for vegetation that is to be removed, to ensure biodiversity is maintained .and that planting schemes are established and managed into the future in accordance with Policies D2, D19, D20 and D21 of the Local Plan.
8
Prior to occupation, a 'lighting design for bats ' shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The strategy shall: a) identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for bats and that are likely to cause disturbance in or around their resting places or along important routes used to access key areas of their territory, for example, for foraging; and b) show how and where external lighting will be installed (through the provision of 'lighting contour plans and technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent the above species using their territory or having access to their breeding sites and resting places. All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations and maintained thereafter in accordance with the strategy. No other external lighting shall be installed without prior consent from the local planning authority. Reason: In the interests of the 'favourable conservation status' of populations of European protected species and in accordance with Policies D20 and D21 of the Local Plan.
9
No development shall take place except in strict accordance with the tree protection plan and arboricultural method statement approved under planning permission 11/18/00087. Reason : This condition is pre commencement to ensure that the proposed development can be undertaken in accordance with Policies D19 and D20 of the Local Plan with minimal risk of adverse impact on the trees and to ensure compliance of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 :Part 1.
10
No development shall take place except in strict accordance with the approved Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) agreed under planning permission 11/18/00087. Reason: to protect and enhance the landscape and biodiversity value of the site in accordance with the section 12 of the NPPF and policies D2 and D20 of Sedgemoor District Local Plan.
11
No development shall take place except in strict accordance with the approved construction environmental management plan (CEMP: Biodiversity) approved under planning permission 11/18/00087. Reason: in the interests of European and UK protected species, s41 priority species (Natural Environmental and Rural Communities Act 2006) and in accordance with policies D20 and D21 of the Local Plan.
12
A scheme including the installation of bird boxes including locations and specifications, and measures for hedgehogs shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority prior to commencement of construction. the scheme shall then be delivered in accordance with the agreed details prior to the occupation of 50% of the dwellings hereby approved. Reason: In the interests of biodiversity and in accordance with Government policy as site out in the National Planning Policy Framework
13
The proposed roads, including footpaths and turning spaces where applicable, shall be constructed in such a manner as to ensure that each dwelling before it is occupied shall be served by a properly consolidated and surfaced footpath and carriageway to at least base course level between the dwelling and existing highway. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies D13 and D14 of the Local Plan.
14
Prior to the first occupation of the of the associated dwelling, the approved parking plans shall be completed in accordance with the agreed details under planning permission 11/18/00087 and maintained as parking thereafter. The parking plan shall not be subsequently altered unless agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of parking provision and highway safety in accordance with Policy D13 of the Local Plan.
15
The proposed estate roads, footways, footpaths, tactile paving, cycleways, bus stops/bus laybys, verges, junctions, street lighting, sewers, drains, retaining walls, service routes, surface water outfall, vehicle overhang margins, embankments, visibility splays, accesses, carriageway gradients, drive gradients, car parking and street furniture shall be constructed and laid out in accordance with the details approved under planning permission 11/18/00087. Reason: In the interest of the safety and convenience of road users and the residents of the proposed dwellings in accordance with Policies D13 and D14 of the Local Plan.
16
The on site visibility splays shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans, agreed under planning permission 11/18/00087, at the existing access onto the A38 there shall be no obstruction to visibility greater than 300mm above adjoining road level. The visibility splays shall be available prior to commencement of the development hereby permitted and shall thereafter be maintained at all times. Reason: In the interests of Highway Safety and in accordance with Policy D13 of the Local Plan.
17
The development shall not take place except in full accordance with the surface water drainage scheme detailing the approriate right of discharge for surface water as approved under planning permission 11/18/00087. The surface water drainage scheme shall not be subsequently altered unless agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: in the interests of Highway safety in accordance with Policies D13 and D14 of the Local Plan
18
No development shall commence until a Construction and Traffic Management Plan in relation to that phase or parcel has been approved in writing by the local planning authority. The Plan shall include the following details: pollution prevention measures that will be used during construction site compound location location of materials storage parking arrangements for construction staff and visitors construction vehicle movements including numbers per day construction operation hours, construction vehicular routes to and from site, construction delivery hours, cleaning of vehicles arrangements for the cleaning of the highway where used by the public (including unadopted highway) control of dust specific measures to be adopted to mitigate construction impacts in pursuance of the Environmental Code of Construction Practice and a scheme to encourage the use of public transport amongst contractors. The development within that phase or parcel shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Construction and Traffic Management Plan and any subsequent amendments that shall be agreed in writing with the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure the adoption of appropriate pollution prevention measures and practices and in the interests of Highway Safety.
19
Prior to commencement of development a Condition Survey of the existing public highway will need to carried out and agreed with the Highway Authority. Any damage to the highway occurring as a result of this development is to be remedied by the developer to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority once all works have been completed on site and prior to the occupation of the final dwelling. Reason: This condition is pre commencement in the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy D13 of the Local Plan.
20
The development hereby permitted shall be constructed with Finished Floor Levels set at a minimum of 6mAOD. Reason: To reduce flood risk to the development and future occupants in accordance with Policy D1 and guidance within the NPPF.
21
The scheme shall be fully implemented and subsequently maintained, in accordance with the agreed flood resilience measures and shall not be subsequently altered unless agreed, in writing, by the local planning authority. Reason To reduce the residual risk of flooding to the proposed development and future users in accordance with Policy D1 and advice contained within the NPPF.
22
All development must have a minimum of two no storeys, with an upper floor area of safe refuge. All apartments must have integral access to an upper floor area of safe refuge. Reason : To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future users in accordance with Policy D1 and advice contained within the NPPF.
23
If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority) shall be carried out until a remediation strategy detailing how this contamination will be dealt with has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Environment Agency. The remediation strategy shall be implemented as approved. Reason : Protection of controlled waters in accordance with Policy D24 of the Local Plan
24
The boundary treatments, soft and hard landscaping for each phase shall be in accordance with the approved landscaping scheme agreed under planning permission 11/22/00072. The approved boundary treatments and landscape details shall thereafter be installed at each element or dwelling on that phase prior to the occupation of each dwelling and shall thereafter be retained unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To preserve residential amenity levels and the character of the area in accordance with Policy D2 of the Local Plan.
25
No construction work, other than completing internal fitting out, shall take place outside the hours of 8am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays (excluding bank holidays), 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, with the exception of specific works which shall have been agreed in advance and in writing by the local planning authority and shall include details of the task, the date and duration of works. Reason: In the interests of the amenities of local residents.
26
No development hereby permitted shall be occupied until a scheme to mitigate against road traffic noise has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority that demonstrates how the internal and external living spaces will not exceed the following maximum noise criteria: Location 07:00 to 23:00 23:00 to 07:00 Living room 35 dB LAeq,16hr - Dining room/area 40 dB LAeq,16hr - Bedroom 35 dB LAeq,16hr 30 dB LAeq,8hr and < 10 events over 45 dB LAmaxF Private outdoor amenity 55 dB LAeq,16hr - Where despite following a 'good acoustic design' the 55 dB LAeq,T noise levels are not achievable at all 'private outdoor amenity' areas, the development should be designed to achieve the lowest practicable levels'. Such scheme shall detail all necessary elements of the mitigation including: bunding, fencing, site layout, floor plan layout, building envelope construction, glazing and ventilation. The scheme shall include calculations showing the source noise levels, the attenuation characteristics of the building element or barrier and the resultant noise levels in the relevant internal and external spaces. Sufficient details of the construction of bunds or fences on bunds shall be provided to demonstrate the technical feasibility of the structure. Once approved such details shall be fully implemented as part of the development and maintained at all times thereafter. Reason: To safeguard local residents from undue noise and disturbance in accordance with policies D2 and D25 of the Local Plan.
27
The development hereby permitted shall be in full accordance with the surface water drainage scheme approved under planning permission 11/18/00087. The scheme shall subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is occupied. Reason - To ensure that the proposed development can be adequately drained and to ensure that there is no increased flood risk on or off site resulting from the proposed development in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (July 2018) and the Technical Guidance to the National Planning Policy Framework.
28
Details for the long term maintenance arrangements for the surface water drainage system (including all SuDS features and the Worston Rhyne) to be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of any of the buildings hereby permitted. The submitted details should identify runoff sub-catchments, SuDS components, control structures, flow routes and outfalls. It should identify the responsibilities for managing each component and how it will be maintained. In addition, the plan must clarify the access that is required to each surface water management component and the rhyne for maintenance purposes. The maintenance plan shall be carried out as approved in full thereafter. Reason - To ensure the satisfactory maintenance of drainage systems that are not publically adopted, in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 163 and 165 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
29
i) No development shall commence above DPC Level until a diversion order of the existing footpath Ax32/21 to prevent any public access to the Springfield public railway level crossing (including the erection of signage and fencing prohibiting such access) has been made and confirmed by the LPA or the Secretary of State   ii) Following satisfaction of i) above none of the dwellings hereby approved shall be occupied until: the Springfield public railway level crossing has been closed and in the context of i) above a alternative route (temporary or otherwise) is made available to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority   iii)   The agreed diverted route shall be provided in full to adoptable standard and to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority prior to the final occupation of the last dwelling hereby approved Reason: To ensure safe pedestrian access within and through the site and alternative sustainable connections in the absence of the existing link in accordance with Policy D13 of the Local Plan.

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