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  • Application Number: 38/21/00013
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Application Registered:
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28/09/2021
Application Decided:
07/02/2023

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Type:
Full Planning Permission
Location:
Orchard Farm, Bedwell Lane, Othery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0QJ
Proposal:
Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling.
Case Officer:
Dean Titchener
Registered Date:
10/08/2021
Applicant:
Mr Jennings
Applicant Address:
Orchard Farm Bedwell Lane Othery Bridgwater TA7 0QJ
Agent:
Mr Venton
Consultation Start Date:
03/09/2021
Earliest Decision Date:
28/09/2021
Committee Date:
07/02/2023
Decision Level:
Committee
Decision:
Granted Permission
Decision Date:
07/02/2023

Conditions and Reasons

Number
Condition
Complied Date
1
The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990 ( as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).
2
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.
3
Hedgerows within 5m of the proposed dwelling and any mature trees on site (within the red line boundary) shall be protected from mechanical damage, pollution incidents and compaction of roots in accordance with BS5837:2012 during site clearance works, groundworks and construction and to ensure materials are not stored at the base of trees, hedgerows and other sensitive habitats. The measures shall be maintained throughout the construction period. Reason: A pre-commencement condition in the interests of European and UK protected species and biodiversity generally and in accordance with policy accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.
4
Prior to the installation of any external lighting on the dwelling hereby approved, a lighting design for bats, following Guidance Note 08/18 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK (ILP and BCT 2018), shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The design shall show how and where external lighting will be installed. Lux levels should be below 0.5 Lux. 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. No other external lighting shall be installed without prior consent from the Local Planning Authority through submission of a planning application. 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
Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved the following biodiversity enhancements shall be provided at the application site: Two established shrubs to be planted with the curtilage of the dwelling hereby approved which must be high nectar producing to encourage a range of invertebrates to the site, to provide continued foraging for bats. The shrubs must also appeal to night-flying moths which are a key food source for bats. The Royal Horticultural Society guide, 'RHS Perfect for Pollinators, www.rhs.org.uk/perfectforpollinators' provides a list of suitable plants both native and non-native plants. The shrubs shall be protected and maintained, and any 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 1x Beaumaris Woodstone maxi bat box or similar, installed directly under the eaves or on a suitable tree on site and to be correctly installed in line with the manufacturer's guidelines. Once installed, the bat box shall thereafter be retained Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 174(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework and in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 policy D20.
6
Within three months of the date of the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved the existing mobile home shall be permanently removed from the site and the land on which it was sited returned to its former condition. Reason: It is the policy of the local planning authority to restrict additional dwellings in this area in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 policy CO1.
7
The occupation of the dwelling hereby approved shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working in the locality in agriculture or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependents. Reason: This development is only acceptable in the locality on the basis of the agricultural need in connection with the existing business in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D10.

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