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  • Application Number: 24/26/00008
  • Parish/Town Council: East Brent

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Application Registered:
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13/10/2026
Application Decided:
20/10/2026

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Type:
Full Planning Permission
Location:
Woodlands, Burton Row, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4DA
Proposal:
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/22/00037 (Erection of a dwelling, on site of existing agricultural building (to be demolished).) to vary the plans listed in schedule A.
Case Officer:
Liam Evans
Registered Date:
28/07/2026
Applicant:
Mr W Howard
Applicant Address:
33 College Street Burnham-on-Sea Somerset TA8 1AS
Agent:
LPC (Trull) Ltd, LPC (Trull) Ltd
Agent Address:
LPC (Trull) Ltd Trull Tetbury GL8 8SQ
Consultation Start Date:
14/09/2026
Earliest Decision Date:
13/10/2026
Decision Level:
Delegated
Decision:
Granted Permission
Decision Date:
20/10/2026

Conditions and Reasons

Number
Condition
Complied Date
1
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in schedule A. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2
C.Implementation of Approved Remediation Scheme The approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the commencement of development other than that required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Local Planning Authority must be given two weeks written notification of commencement of the remediation scheme works. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a verification report (referred to in PPS23 as a validation report) that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced, and approved in writing by the local planning authority. D.Reporting of Unexpected Contamination In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of condition A, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of condition B, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority in accordance with condition C. E.Long Term Monitoring and Maintenance If a monitoring and maintenance scheme, to include monitoring the long-term effectiveness of the proposed remediation, is required as part of the approved remediation scheme then the monitoring and maintenance scheme will need to be approved in writing by the local planning authority. Following completion of the measures identified in that monitoring and maintenance scheme and when the remediation objectives have been achieved, reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of the monitoring and maintenance carried out must be produced, and submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. This must be conducted in accordance with current UK guidance including DEFRA and the Environment Agency's 'Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11'. Reason: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors
3
No demolition/construction work (other than internal fitting out works) or deliveries to and from the site shall take place outside the hours of 07:00 to 18:00 Mondays to Fridays, 08:00 to 13:00 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. No works to take place on Sunday and Public Holidays. Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents from potential impacts whilst site clearance, groundworks and construction is underway
4
No external lighting shall be installed to the development hereby approved unless a lighting design (following Guidance Note 08/18 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK (ILP and BCT 2018) for bats has been submitted to. and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The design shall show how and where external lighting will be installed (including through the provision of technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent bats using their territory. All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the design, and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the design. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting 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 Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.
5
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until measures for the enhancement and protection of biodiversity have been installed. Such enhancement measures shall include:- Installation of 1x Vivara Pro Woodstone bat box (or similar_ erected on a suitable tree within the grounds of the site. The bat box will be positioned away from artificial illumination and at a minimum of 3m from ground level. Installation of 1x standard nest box to be installed on a tree within the site, at a minimum height of 3m above ground level. Installation of 2x raised ridge tiles as in accordance with paragraph 5.3.1 of the submitted and approved Acer Ecology Update PRA dated August 2022. Provision of ridge tile bat access gaps as in accordance with paragraph 5.3.2 of the submitted and approved Acer Ecology Update PRA dated August 2022. Once installed, the features shall be maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard and promote biodiversity in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
6
The development hereby approved shall be constructed with finished floor levels set at a minimum of 6.38 metres AOD and the upper floor mezzanine set at 7.8m AOD. The first floor mezzanine shall be made available prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved and retained and maintained in perpetuity. Reason: To reduce flood risk to the development and future users as in accordance with policy D1 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
7
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revising revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modifications), there shall be no enlargement or extension of the development hereby permitted, including any additions or alterations to the roof, or insertion of new or enlargement of existing window or door openings, or erection of any new building or means of enclosure within the application site without the prior written approval of the local planning authority by submission of a planning application. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and the amenity of adjacent residential properties in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 policies D2 and D25.

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