ST CUTHBERT (OUT) ST CUTHBERT (OUT) PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD IN HOLE COMMUNITY HALL, ON WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY 2019, 7:00PM

PRESENT: Cllrs J Baker, M Hayden, E Danson, P Foster, I Humphreys, T Mallinson, J Henderson, J Zorab and J Reeves. Cllr T Hathaway was co-opted for this meeting. Amendment: Cllr M Lunnon attended (as minuted 21 August 2019)

IN ATTENDANCE: Ms Michele Exton (Parish Clerk), Mrs L Pool (Deputy Parish Clerk), Cllr M Cooke, 29 Members of the Public. These included Cllr T Munt ( County Council), Cllr D Hooton (representing Cllr Lucie Taylor-Hood of Council), Cllr P Welch (Wells City Council) and Cllr Pullen (Mendip District Council and ).

01. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND TO CONSIDER THE REASONS GIVEN No apologies received.

02. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 02.01. Cllr Henderson declared a PERSONAL interest in planning application 2019/1540. Cllr Lunnon declared a PERSONAL interest in planning application 2019/1614. 02.02. There were no requests for dispensation for disclosable pecuniary interests. 02.03. There were no requests for dispensation.

03. EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC There were no items for exclusion.

04. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 1 member of the public spoke on planning application 2019/1614. 9 members of the public spoke on planning application 2019/3619 and there were also follow-up questions from both the public and the Planning Cllrs.

05. MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY 2019 RESOLVED: To approve the minutes of the Planning Committee held on Wednesday 10th July 2019.

06. APPLICATIONS FOR RECOMMENDATION All planning applications can be viewed in detail from www.mendip.gov.uk. Members of the Public are welcome to express their views at the Parish Council Planning Committee as well as direct to Mendip District Council.

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No. & Detail Type Officer

2019/1614 Conversion and extension of barn to form single dwelling with FUL associated garden and erection of a Detached Garage Building.

Kelly Land adjacent to Shortwood Cottage, Gagley Lane, Easton Pritchard 31/07/2019 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2019/1540 Application for the temporary planning permission for static caravans FUL and the erection of new timber pole barns for calving.

Lynsey Land at 354503 142294 Long Drove, Launcherley Bradshaw 31/07/2019 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2019/1635 Works to trees within a Conservation Area: TCA T1 Beech – reduce overall crown by approx. 1.5 T2 Holly – fell T3 Bay – reduce and reshape crown T4 Norway Spruce – fell T5 Sorbus – reduce overall crown and sever Ivy at base G1 Beech and Acer stems in boundary hedge – reduce height G2 Border shrubs inc Purple Hazel – reduce in height to approx 4-5ft

Bo The Old Post Office, Riverside, Dinder Walsh 31/07/2019 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

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3619/ Temporary use of land, the creation of a low level removable slab for SCC 2019 stationing of a portable temporary structure and the stationing of containerised equipment, for the purposes of R&D trials demonstrating portable waste management technology with greater efficiencies during & post pyrolysis for a period of up to twelve months

Stephen The Paper Mill site, Old Railway Yard, Haybridge Lane BA6 1AG Boundy 31/07/2019 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL WITH THE PROVISO THAT THIS APPLICATION 2019/3619 IS REFERRED TO THE SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL REGULATORY BOARD. This is due to:  Slender margin majority vote by Cllrs on the Planning Committee.  Wide-ranging concerns from residents: o close proximity to residential areas and the nature of prevailing winds o the robustness of emissions testing was questioned o waste disposal of by-products such as char o the possibly hazardous nature of the waste o traffic concerns o possible existing contamination of the site o availability of alternative sites (as mentioned by Pyrocore: Yorkshire, Bristol & Bath Science Park) o the pre-emptive arrival of containers and the connecting of units with disregard for planning procedure o incorrect claims that the Paper Mill site has a history of pyrolysis o the nature of St Cuthberts Mill as a listed building o uncertainty over status of previous pyrolysis plant applications at this site o the haste & timeframe of the application notice by Somerset County Council  Given the holiday season, it was felt there was not full opportunity for many residents to make comments  RPS & Pyrocore have not been given the opportunity to present their case fully and facilitate measured discussion with residents

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07. TO NOTE PLANNING PERMISSION APPROVED The following applications have been considered by Mendip District Council via the Planning Application process. The ‘Dec.’ column refers to the decision by Mendip District Council, which will be either ‘APPROVAL’ (A), ‘REFUSAL’ (R) or if the Application has been ‘WITHDRAWN’ (W). Items marked with an ‘*’, have been determined contrary to Parish Council recommendation.

Dec. No. & Officer Detail A/R/W

2019/1228 Demolition of a 4/5 bedroom house with attached garage. FUL Demolition of two number park homes and removal of one number park home plot. Erection of 11no. dwellings, consisting of 7no. 3 bed and 4no. 2 bed houses and associated works.

Nikki Homestead Park, Wells Road, Wookey Hole BA5 1BW White Cllrs Danson and Lunnon left the room before the Committee considered and voted on this application. 10/07/19 RECOMMENDED: REFUSAL Comments: Overdevelopment; not in keeping with the historic nature of the village; concern for adverse effects on wildlife; concern that the development will add to the existing traffic congestion. The Parish Council would like to see a revised plan with realistically usable gardens and proposed properties not so close to existing properties. The Parish Council would request a S106 contribution of £1,500 per property for the provision of infrastructure and public transport. The Parish Council is aware that written objections which they have received, have also been submitted to Mendip District Council. The Parish Council request that this application is considered by Mendip District Council’s Planning Board.

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2019/1381 Cllrs Danson and Lunnon returned to the room. OTS Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved for erection of up to 100 dwellings with public open space with only details of access considered.

Nikki Land off Elm Close, Wells White 10/07/19 RECOMMENDED: REFUSAL Comments: Does not comply with the Local Plan; the outlet for surface water across the road and field to join into the existing pipeline is questionable; there are no plans; the reasons for Mendip District Council’s refusal of planning application 2015/1428/OTS are valid. The Council would not want to make any recommendation until it has been consulted, in detail, on any S106 considerations. The Parish Council strongly considers it improper of Mendip District Council to put this application out for consultation before the Local Plan Part 2 Inspector’s hearings on Matter 5.4. “Is there a need for a policy to address the need to protect green gaps between settlements….”on 26th July and Matter 9.5. “Site Allocations in Wells” on 31st July, and his decisions. The Parish Council is aware that written objections which they have received, have also been submitted to Mendip District Council. The Parish Council request that this application is considered by Mendip District Council’s Planning Board and furthermore, insist that the application goes before Mendip District Council’s Planning Board in the event that Mendip District Council Planning Officers recommend acceptance before the Inspector’s hearings/decisions.

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2019/1368 Erection of agricultural machinery sales, repairs and distribution FUL centre (mixed use A1/B1/B2/B8).

Anna Land at 357893 149950 Roemead Road, Green Ore Clark 10/07/19 RECOMMENDED: REFUSAL Comments: Existing fast-flow traffic; increase in heavy duty traffic; proximity to junction; recorded accidents at location; fragile road infrastructure; risk of contamination of water course; impact on AONB; building is overbearing and inappropriate for this location; development should not be on a greenfield site such as this site; does not comply with the Local Plan CP1 and CP4; consultation with adjoining Parish has been inadequate. The Parish Council is aware that written objections which they have received, have also been submitted to Mendip District Council. The Parish Council request that this application is considered by Mendip District Council’s Planning Board. 2019/1387 Application to vary condition 2 (plans) of planning approval VRC 2015/3085/FUL (Conversion and extension of barn and stables to form a dwelling house) to make changes to materials and introduce fenestration.

Kelly Walcombe Farm House, Walcombe Lane BA5 3AG Pritchard 10/07/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2018/2402 Appeal Reference: APP/Q3305/W/19/3229927. VRC Appeal Proposal: Application to remove condition 3 (Occupancy Limitation) of planning approval 2011/3057 (Re-use of structure of existing redundant poultry building to 3 accommodation units in a managed environment).

Anna Wellesley Park, Wellesley Lane, Dulcote BA5 3QB Clark 10/07/19 RECOMMENDED: NO FURTHER COMMENTS 2019/1436 Removal of interior ground floor walls to create single open plan LBC living space. Installation of floating engineered timber floor over existing. Installation of automist sprinkler fire system.

Jayne 9 Nettle Combe House, Gilbert Scott Road, South Horrington Boldy 10/07/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2019/0799 Creation of a car park, extension of playground and playing field. FUL Nikki Horrington Primary School, Bath Road, West Horrington White 29/05/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL

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2019/0919 Single storey rear extension and raised deck to garden. A HSE Hayley 1 Laurel Cottages, Main Road, Coxley BA5 1RB Broadbent 29/05/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2019/0957 Conversion of barn to a dwelling including a new single storey FUL extension. (Revision of 2017/3230/FUL and 2018/1777NMA).

Kelly Beechbarrow Farm, Bristol Road, Hillgrove, Wells BA5 3EL Pritchard 29/05/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2019/0405 Erection of an ancillary garden equipment store. A HSE Jennifer Ivy Cottage, Old Bristol Road, Rookham BA5 3AL Alvis 29/05/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2019/0550 Two storey rear extension. A* HSE Jennifer 21 Elm Close BA5 1LZ Alvis Amended plans submitted to Mendip District Council. (see table below for Parish Council’s previous recommendation on 17/4/19) 29/05/19 RECOMMENDED: REFUSAL Comment: Overdevelopment – amended plans do not show a reduced footprint. 2019/1053 Single storey rear extension. A HSE Hayley 25 Elm Close, Wells BA5 1LZ Broadbent 29/05/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2019/1093 Single storey rear extension. A HSE Hayley Little Burcott Farm, Burcott Lane, Burcott BA5 1NQ Broadbent 29/05/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2019/0649 Proposed erection of a 1No., three bedroomed residential dwelling R* FUL and associated existing access.

Lynsey Quarry Cottage, Cheddar Road, Easton Bradshaw 01/05/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2019/0548 Creation of agricultural access. A FUL Jennifer Land at 353270 147008 Glencot Lane, Wookey Hole Alvis 01/05/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL Comment: Should the surface adjoining the highway be a solid surface? 2019/0777 Conversion of outbuilding into self contained annex as ancillary W HSE accommodation to main house.

Jennifer Polsham Farm, Polsham Lane, Polsham BA5 1RP Alvis 01/05/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL

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2019/0443 Conversion and extension of barn to form a single dwelling with W FUL associated garden and erection of a detached garage building.

Kelly Land Adjacent to Shortwood Cottage, Gagley Lane, Easton BA5 1AS Pritchard 17/04/19 RECOMMENDED: REFUSAL Comments: Extension not in keeping with existing building’s height. Inappropriate roof colour. Treatment plant located in area that floods. Garage ought to be attached to the building. 2019/0520 Replacement of existing Dutch barn with new storage building (Use A FUL Class B8).

Anna Cheese Yard, Peace Close Lane, West Horrington BA5 3ED Clark 17/04/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2019/0734 Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters OTS reserved for erection of a bungalow with details of access and scale to be considered.

Kelly 30 Wells Road, Wookey Hole BA5 1DN Pritchard 17/04/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2018/2586 Application for Outline Planning Permission with some matters OTS reserved for erection of Agricultural Workers Dwelling with details of access and scale.

Lynsey Washing Pool Farm, Chilcote Drove, Chilcote Bradshaw 27/03/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2018/3028 Change of use of agricultural barn to a rural workers dwelling. R* FUL Kelly Yard at Veal Lane, East Horrington, BA5 3EA Pritchard 23/01/19 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2018/1684 Appeal Proposal APP/Q3305/W/18/3215108 VRC Application for removal of condition 4 (construction of footpath) of outline permission 2015/0919/VRC.

Sarah Former the Pound Inn, Main Road, Coxley Tucker 02/01/19 RECOMMENDED: REFUSAL Comments posted on Planning Inspectorate site.

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2018/2626 Application for approval of reserved matters following outline REM approval 2014/1522/OTS for the construction of up to 220 dwellings (C3), open space and drainage infrastructure, formation of new means of vehicular access on A371 and associated highway works, and associated infrastructure. Matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to be determined.

Land North Of The A371 And West Of West Wells 05/12/18 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL Comments: Councillors requested:

 that land is put aside for a much needed GP Surgery; this could be housed in a building which also provided a community facility such as a village hall;

 that all footpaths are multi-user ones and any access to the old railway line is at a suitable gradient (not steps);

 that the buildings are made aesthetically pleasing with

more old stone used to reflect the character of old Wells;

 that renewable energy is included in the scheme (carbon neural, solar panels, heat sink), in line with DP7;

 that hedges are maintained and a wildlife corridor

preserved – the road hedge needs to be laid to keep the

original hedge;

 that travel vouchers are changed to a direct contribution to support buses in St Cuthbert (Out) parish;

 that more suitable access onto the A371 by Haybridge is made (as per Local Plan Policy WL3 Item 8: Connectivity, to Wells Rugby Club’s new site), and directly to Wells Leisure

Centre by Wheeler Grove;

 that the S106 Agreement is revisited and changes made in the light of nearby developments approved since 2014. Nikki White Also, please ensure all documents are uploaded to the planning website to ensure parishioners have access to comment. 2018/1780 Residential Redevelopment of Redundant Farmyard with 7 FUL Residential Dwellings

Lynsey Middle Farm, Peace Close Lane, West Horrington, BA5 3ED Bradshaw 22/08/18 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL

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2018/1781 Creation of Car Park for West Horrington School W FUL Lynsey Land lying north east of Veal Lane, West Horrington Bradshaw 22/08/18 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL Comment: Councillors were concerned over children’s safety as currently parents use Veal Lane to drop off their children who then cross the lane to get to school. They request that double yellow lines be instated along Veal Lane to ensure the car park would be used instead. 2017/2733 Demolition of office and storage sheds and erection of 10 business FUL units.

Anna Rocky Mountain Nursery, Old Road, Masbury, BA5 3HA Clark 07/12/17 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2017/2275 Formation of a new agricultural access and track onto highway. A FUL Kelly Land at Broom Close Corner, Roemead Road, , BA3 4UL Pritchard 25/10/17 RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2017/0149 New private drive and access to the public highway. FUL Kelly Slab House, Bath Road, Haydon, Wells, BA5 3EQ Pritchard RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2019/1137 Application for a non-material amendment to permission A NMA 2016/2372/REM for the bin store moved, 1.2m post and rail fence on outside of entrance bend altered to 1.8m close board fencing and hedgerow facing the road. Plot 1 driveway and gates, grave drive to bonded gravel, Plot 2 shrubs next to house removed and laurel hedge removed from eastern boundary.

Somerleaze Farm, Wells Road, Wookey, Wells 2019/0602 Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 15 A APP (contaminated land scheme) and 17 (unexpected contamination) on planning consent 2012/0700.

Thales, Wookey Hole Road, BA5 1AA 2018/1047 Development of a waste management facility for composting, inert Conditionally Permitted CNT waste recycling and non-inert Waste Transfer Station.

Green Ore Farm, Green Ore, BA5 3EP 2019/1114 Approval of details reserved by condition 16 (remediation strategy) A APP from 2012/ 0700/ for plots 20, 22, 23, 44-47 and 76-77.

Thales, Wookey Hole Road, BA5 1AA

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2019/0296 Erection of a lean-to extension to existing building (Retrospective) A FUL Little Crapnell Farm, Crapnell Lane, Dinder 2019/0297 Proposed erection of 2No. Agricultural Buildings A FUL Little Crapnell Farm, Crapnell Lane, Dinder 2019/1241 Application for approval of details reserved by condition (flooding – A APP infiltration testing) on planning consent 2018/2986/REM

Green Gables, Glencot Road, Wookey Hole 2019/1004 Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 A APP (materials), 7 (tree and hedge protection), 9 (surface water), 10 (foul drainage), 11 (contamination remediation), 17 (footways) and 18 (contractors compound) on planning consent 2017/0022/FUL

Land at 353491 146562 Wookey Hole Road, Wells

08. UPDATE TO COMMITTEE FROM CHAIR OF PLANNING COMMITTEE This item was deferred.

09. DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING Wednesday 21st August 2019, Coxley Memorial Hall, Coxley. BA5 1QZ.

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