Application Details
Click to return to the planning register search page.- Application Number: 34/20/00002
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Application Registered:
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23/12/2020
Application Decided:
22/01/2021
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Type:
Full Planning Permission
Location:
Merricks Farm, 46 Main Road, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0NN
Proposal:
Variation of Conditions 2 and 10 of Planning Permission 34/17/00016 (The erection of 3no. dwellings and the change of use of 2no agricultural buildings to 2no. dwellings (creating a total of 5no. dwellings) to alter the roof of Unit 3 from curved to pitch, change fenestration details on Plots 1, 2 and 3 and make minor internal changes. Confirmation of proposed external elevation and roof materials and alteration and confirmation of external works areas and landscape materials.
Case Officer:
Adrian Noon
Registered Date:
10/06/2020
Applicant:
Harveve Ltd
Applicant Address:
Mentor House Ainsworth Street Blackburn BB1 6AY
Agent:
The Pearce Practice, 22A Bridge Street
Agent Address:
22A Bridge Street Taunton TA1 1UB
Consultation Start Date:
08/12/2020
Earliest Decision Date:
23/12/2020
Decision Level:
Delegated
Decision:
Granted Permission
Decision Date:
22/01/2021
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
The area allocated for parking and turning on the submitted plan, drawing number 218.22-100 Rev C shall be kept clear of obstruction and shall not be used other than for parking and turning of vehicles in connection with the development hereby permitted.
Reason: In the interests of highways safety in accordance with policies D14 and D13 the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032
3
No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until the site has been provided with surface water drainage in accordance with the details on drawing number 218.22-200 Rev.C.
Reason: To ensure the development is properly drained in accordance with policy D1 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
4
There shall be no obstruction to visibility greater than 900 millimetres above adjoining road level in advance of lines drawn 2.4 metres back from the carriageway edge on the centre line of the access and extending to points on the nearside carriageway edge 43 metres either side of the Main Road access, and 25 metres either side of the Back Lane access. Such visibility shall be fully provided before the development hereby permitted is occupied and shall thereafter be maintained at all times.
Reason: In the interests of highways safety in accordance with policies D14 and D13 the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032
5
The existing agricultural access at Back Lane shall be closed to all traffic and its use permanently abandoned within 3 months of the new access hereby permitted being first brought into use.
Reason: In the interests of highways safety in accordance with policies D14 and D13 the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032
6
No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until the biodiversity enhancements set out on the Full Mitigation and Enhancement Plan attached at appendix 1 of the Ecological Mitigation and Enhancement Plan by Quantock Ecology 02/11/20, as relate to that dwelling, have been installed in accordance with the recommendations of the report. Such enhancements shall be maintained at all times thereafter.
Reason: To safeguard protected species and promote biodiversity in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
7
All roofs to the converted barns will be lined with Bitumen Type 1F roof felt or timber sarking and the timber used in the roofing must only be treated with chemicals approved by Natural England for bat roosts. Before commencing any work on site demolition/construction operatives should be inducted by a licensed bat ecologist to make them aware of the possible presence of bats, their legal protection and of working practices to avoid harming bats. A letter confirming the induction will be submitted to the local planning authority by the licensed bat ecologist. Works will then proceed under the supervision of the licensed ecologist
Reason: To safeguard protected species and promote biodiversity in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
8
All external lighting to the new build dwellings shall be installed in accordance with details provided with agent's email of 14/01/21 and not subsequently altered without the prior written agreement of the local planning authority.
Reason: To safeguard protected species and promote biodiversity in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
9
Prior to occupation of the barn conversions hereby approved, a 'lighting design for bats' for shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The strategy shall show how and where external lighting will be installed (with the provision technical specifications and operation) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent the above species using their territory or resting places. 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 written agreement from the local planning authority.
Reason: To safeguard protected species and promote biodiversity in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
10
The external finishes to the new build dwellings hereby approved shall accord the External Finished document ref. 3976.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with policy D2 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
11
There shall be no burning of waste on the site during any construction or demolition works.
Reason: In the interests of residential amenity in accordance with policy D25 the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
12
Development shall be carried out in accordance with the Desk Study and Geo-Environmental Investigation report by Red Rock Geo, ref. RP6760, Feb. 2018. In the event unexpected contamination is encountered work should cease and not recommence until appropriate remedial works and/or mitigation have been agreed in writing by the local planning authority.
Reason: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised in accordance with policy D24 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
13
During the construction phase, no demolition, or construction work involving noisy activities (such as the use of power tools/hammering) 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 Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Reason: In the interests of residential amenity in accordance with policy D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
14
Works to any of the buildings shall not in any circumstances commence unless the Local Planning Authority has been provided with either:a) a copy of the licence issued by Natural England pursuant to Regulation 53 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 [now Reg 55 of 2017] authorising the development to go ahead; or
b) a statement in writing from the licensed bat ecologist to the effect that he/she does not consider that the specified development will require a licence.
Reason: To safeguard protected species and promote biodiversity in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.
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