ST CUTHBERT (OUT) PARISH COUNCIL COUNCIL SUMMONS: PLANNING COMMITTEE

Public Notice is hereby given that a meeting of St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council Planning Committee, which Committee Members are summoned to attend, will be held REMOTELY on Wednesday 7th April 2021 at 7.00pm.

Michele Exton PARISH CLERK St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council c/o Monitoring Officer, Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT T: 07498 780143 E: [email protected] W: www.stcuthbertout-pc.gov.uk

Please note that this meeting will be held remotely Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority meetings) () Regulations 2020. The Chairman will begin the formal business of the Council which is open to the public to attend. The meeting will be hosted by Zoom software. To access this meeting, please follow the Meeting Link The Meeting ID is 868-0332-2261 and passcode 638377. During the meeting there is an opportunity for Members of the Public to speak. Please see item 04. Public Question Time for remote attendance details for members of the public who wish to speak. Visit the website to view all supporting papers for the Agenda below. CONFIDENTIAL papers are only sent to elected members and are not available on line. All documents are PDF (or equivalent) and can be downloaded to a suitable device. A G E N D A

01. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND TO CONSIDER THE REASONS GIVEN Council to receive apologies for absence and, if appropriate, to resolve to approve the reasons given. LGA 1972 s85(1).

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02. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST AND DISPENSATIONS Members to declare any interests they may have in agenda items that accord with the requirements of the Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007 SI No.1159. (NB this does not preclude any later declarations).

02.01. To receive declarations of interest from Councillors on items on the agenda. 02.02. To receive written requests for dispensations for disclosable pecuniary interests (if any). 02.03. To grant any requests for dispensation as appropriate.

03. EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC To agree any items to be dealt with after the Public and Press has been excluded from the meeting within the requirements of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act (as amended) 1960.

04. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Members of the Public who would like to speak via Zoom on any item are asked to email [email protected] and register their request. Public speaking time is normally restricted to 15 minutes in total (up to 3 minutes per speaker) at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman will call from those who have indicated that they would like to speak. Alternatively, written comments can be emailed and will be represented to the Cabinet. As issues raised in public session may not relate to items on the agenda, no resolution or action can be taken.

05. MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 17th March 2021 To approve the minutes of the Planning Committee held on Wednesday 17th March 2021 (attached).

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.

No. & Detail Type Officer

2021/0532 Conversion of existing garage into annexe for use ancillary to main HSE dwelling. Callam Pearce 14 Milton Lane, Wookey Hole, Wells BA5 1DG To comment on 2021/0532/HSE, please follow this link

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2021/0555 Application to vary condition 2 (Drawings) of planning approval VRC 2019/2515/FUL (Conversion and lateration of redundant barns to form one dwelling with ancillary accommodation and garaging).

Kelly Knapp Hill Farm, Knapp Hill, Wells BA5 3HT Pritchard To comment on 2021/0555/VRC, please follow this link 2021/0566 Retrospective change of use of the ground floor of Barn B to a medical FUL clinic.

Callam Barn B, Cheese Yard, Peace Close Lane, West Horrington, Wells. Pearce To comment on 2021/0566/FUL, please follow this link 2021/0620 Erection of enclosed entrance porch to replace existing storm porch. HSE

Jennifer 4 The Court, Long Lane, Dinder, Wells. Alvis To comment on 2021/0620/HSE, please follow this link

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, or have conditions attached not stipulated by St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council.

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

2021/0328 Erection of a car port and storage. HSE

Charlotte The Old Rectory, Riverside, Dinder, Wells BA5 3PL Rogers 17/03/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2021/0329 Change of use of garage to holiday let and demolition of secondary FUL garage to facilitate parking. Improvement of access.

Kelly The Old Rectory, Riverside, Dinder, Wells BA5 3PL Pritchard 17/03/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with the conditions a) that the upper windows are rooflights rather than dormers and that relevant light diffusing technology is deployed to prevent light upspill, and b) clarification is given regarding the distance between the extension’s reach and the neighbouring roof. 2021/0380 T1 x Sycamore – remove to ground level. T2 – Laurel – remove to TCA ground level.

Bo 3 The Court, Long Lane, Dinder, Wells. Walsh 17/03/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

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2021/0397 Repair of brickwork on front elevation LBC

Felix Old Mill House, Bishops Park Way to Constitution Hill, Dulcote, Wells. Charteris 17/03/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2021/0370 Erection of dormer window and flat-roofed porch to the front HSE elevation.

Jennifer Hillside, Glencot Road, Wookey Hole, Wells. Alvis 17/03/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2021/0484 Conversion of existing outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation FUL to main dwelling.

Kelly Gollege, Bristol Hill to Penn Hill, wells BA5 3EJ Pritchard 17/03/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 20/00029 APP/Q3305/W/20/3257000: Application for Outline Planning for REF residential development of up to 148 dwellings including means of APPEAL access with all other matters reserved.

Anna Land at 353582 146889 Wookey Hole Road, Wells. Penn To make a representation on this appeal, please do so online at the Planning Inspectorate by 9th March 2021 or by post to The Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/19A Eagle Wing, temple Quay House, 2 the Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN. 24/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council will a) compile a letter detailing concerns over the current appeal application, and b) re-submit it’s former recommendations to object to the development formerly presented as 2019/2883/OTS. 20/00047 APP/Q3305/W/20/3263714 Erection of agricultural machinery sales, REF repairs and distribution centre (sui generis). APPEAL Anna Land at 357893 149950 Roemead Road, Green Ore, Wells. Clark To make a representation on this appeal, please do so online at the Planning Inspectorate by 17th March 2021 or by post to The Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/19A Eagle Wing, temple Quay House, 2 the Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN. 24/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council will compile a document to lodge against the appeal with the Planning Inspectorate. 2021/0256 Works to trees covered by TPO W1, W2 M1138 and TPO G3, W1, G1 TPO M1078. (refer to Tree Works Report.)

Bo Park Wood, East Somerset Way, Wells. Walsh 24/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with the condition that each felled tree is replaced with a suitable native tree.

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2021/0286 T38-T43 – Ash Trees – Fell. TPO TCA not The Old Rectory and West House, Riverside, Dinder, Wells. required Bo 24/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL on the condition Walsh that a minimum of 8 suitable native trees replace those felled. 2021/0187 Replacement of existing touring caravans for static caravans. R CLP Caravan site, Haybridge Farm, Haybridge Hill, Haybridge, BA5 1AJ 24/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with the condition that the lodges must be for holiday use and tourism and not be available as permanent residences. 2020/2425 Change of use of agricultural to glamping and erection of a FUL ‘Glamping Pod’ for holiday lets / visitor accommodation.

Callam The Manor Farm, Woodford Lane, Upper Coxley, Wells BA5 1QS Pearce 03/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with conditions that a) the application is made retrospectively and that b) Drainage methods and techniques are satisfactory to the Land Drainage & Project Engineer requirements. 2020/2613 Application to vary conditions 2 (drawings) and 5 (parking provision), VRC and remove conditions 3 (Landscaping Scheme), 4 (External Materials), 6 (Sewage Disposal Scheme), 7 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme, and 10 (Lighting Design for Bats), of planning approval 2019/1726/FUL (Proposed change of use of existing agricultural building into a 1no. one bedroom residential dwelling and associated works – Appeal Ref APP/Q3305/W/19/3242239.)

Lynsey Knapp Hill Farm, Knapp Hill, Wells BA5 3HT. Bradshaw 03/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with the condition to improve the lighting scheme to incorporate technology to prevent light spill from roof lights, as well as the current lighting scheme to be wholly sympathetic to the bat population.

2020/2665 Conversion of garage/store to 1 no one bedroom dwelling house. FUL Wisteria Cottage, Village Lane, West Horrington, Wells. Felix 03/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL for the following Charteris reasons a) Scale of conversion is not in keeping with the village, b) Materials and window design are not suitable c) Projection over the highway is not in keeping with the area or neighbouring listed building, and d) Plans do not adequately protect the significant bat population and would lead to considerable bat displacement.

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2020/2666 Conversion of garage/store to 1 no one bedroom dwellinghouse. LBC Wisteria Cottage, Village Lane, West Horrington, Wells. Felix 03/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL. Please see the Charteris comments above (2020/2665/FUL) for the same property. 2021/0098 Erection of side extension and rear extension and internal *A HSE alterations. with conditions Jennifer Walcombe Cottage, Walcombe Lane, Wells BA5 3AG Alvis 03/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL. Materials proposed impacts negatively on the appearance of the row of cottages, listed collectively for their combined look and appeal. b) The Planning Committee would like the reassurance of the Conservation Officer that plans are in character. C) Roof lights should use technology to reduce light spill that threatens bat population. 2021/0099 Erection of side extension and rear extension and internal *A LBC alterations. with conditions Jennifer Walcombe Cottage, Walcombe Lane, Wells BA5 3AG Alvis 03/02/21 RECOMMENDATION: Please see the comments above (2020/0098/HSE) for the same property. 2020/2467 The demolition of the indoor swimming pool enclosure and erection FUL of 2no proposed single storey holiday lets.

Callam Haydon Park House, Haydon Drove, Haydon, Wells BA5 3EH. Pearce 23/12/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/2473 Conversion of 1no. dwelling into 2no. dwellings FUL

Callam Haydon Park House, Haydon Drove, Haydon, Wells BA5 3EH. Pearce 23/12/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

2020/2043 Erection of permanent agricultural workers dwelling. FUL Land at 358427 147037, Old Frome Road, East Horrington, Wells. Callam 11/11/20 RECOMMENDATION: with condition that applicant Pearce incorporates light restriction measures to reduce the impact of light to protect the dark skies and bat habitation. 2020/2139 Tree Works (as attached Spec) TCA Coxley Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, Coxley. Bo 11/11/20 RECOMMENDATION: There was no discussion or Walsh recommendation as this application is in the parish council’s name.

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2020/2162 Erection of a stable block and creation of a concrete apron. FUL Scarlet Withies, Worminster Lane, North Wooton. Carlton 11/11/20 RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL. The reasons for Langford this were a) lack of provision for visiting parking and trailers b) access to the site and visibility for egress, c) absence of provision for the storage of waste, d) inadequate provision of foul drainage and the run-off from the concrete apron onto soil e) the proximity of a watercourse f) phosphate levels. The Committee requests that Mendip District Council seek Environment Agency input before proceeding. 2020/1853 Conversion of 3 bay dutch barn and lean-to into a dwelling withdrawn FUL Park Farm, Haydon Drove, Haydon, Wells. Kelly 21/10/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with conditions Pritchard that a) a thorough lighting design for bats is submitted, b) a detailed scheme for the disposal of foul drainage is submitted to the Planning Authority, and c) comment is sought from CPRE or Natural England regarding the potential for light pollution from the floor-to-roof glass window design. 2020/1842 Stationing of 1 shepherd hut and 2 camping pods and use of annexe FUL to provide holiday accommodation.

Kelly Pritchard Old Ford Cottage, Burcott Lane, Coxley Wick, Wells BA5 1QX 21/10/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/1667 Retrospective retention of use of former agricultural building to FUL vehicle repair, servicing and sale of vehicle parts.

Lynsey Green Ore Farm, Roemead Road, Green Ore BA5 3EP Bradshaw 30/09/20: RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/1668 T1-Ash:fell; H2-Hedge:reduce to growth points; T3-Elm:fell. FUL Play area to West of 24 The Vineyards, Coxley, Somerset Will 30/09/20: RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL. The Committee Stops would like to request that a) neighbours receive notification of the application, b) a qualified tree surgeon submits report on the health of the Elm Tree (T3) before it is felled; c) there is clarification from Mendip District Council over whether the location is within a conservation area.

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2020/1714 Application for full planning permission to convert traditional barns to FUL 3x residential dwellings, demolition of non-traditional buildings and erection of garage buildings. Kelly Pritchard Buildings at Crapnell Farm, Crapnell Lane, Dinder, Wells. 30/09/20: RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with conditions that a) technological developments are considered for roof lighting and b) a one way system for Construction traffic is implemented, entering via Maesbury and exiting via Dinder or vice versa. 2020/1715 Application for full planning permission to convert traditional barns to FUL 2x residential dwellings, ancillary floor space and erection of garage buildings. Kelly Pritchard Buildings at Crapnell Farm, Crapnell Lane, Dinder, Wells. 30/09/20: RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with conditions that a) technological developments are considered for roof lighting and b) a one way system for Construction traffic is implemented, entering via Maesbury and exiting via Dinder or vice versa. 2020/1605 Expand existing dwelling and its ancillary use of the land. FUL

Charlotte Honeymead, Ebbor Lane, Easton, Wells. Rogers 09/09/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/1634 Convert agricultural barn into residential dwelling. FUL

Case Easton Farm, Ebbor Lane, Easton, BA5 1EJ. Officer 09/09/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/0668 Construction of 9 number 3 bed dwellings with associated parking FUL and upgrade to existing access following demolition of a 4/5 bedroom house and three no. park homes, relocation of one no. park home and removal of one no. park home plot (as revised by plans received 20th August showing a reconfiguration of Plots 8 & 9).

Anna Homestead Park, Wells Road, Wookey Hole BA5 1BW Penn 09/09/2020 RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL on grounds of overlooking, access, proposed building materials, negative impact on the appearance of the village & revised size of re- positioned plots. Please see Annex A1 2020/0668/FUL Homestead Park, Wookey Hole

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2020/1645 Application to vary condition 2 (list of approved drawings) to VRC planning approval 2019/1614/FUL (Conversion and Extension of Barn to form Single Dwelling with Associated Garden and Erection of a Detached Garage Building) to revise the design of two windows and insert two new rooflights in the new dwelling and to enlarge the approved garage building. Case Officer Land at 352013 146625 Gagley Lane, Easton BA5 1AS 09/09/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with the condition that technology is deployed to prevent light from roof lights shining directly upwards at night time. 2020/1382 9 Dwellings plus parking and external works previously granted FUL outline planning permission 2017/3150/OTS

Kelly Riverside Restaurant. Main Road, Coxley, Wells. Pritchard 19/08/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/1513 Erection of an Accessible and Adaptable Whole Life Dwelling. FUL

Lynsey Ashmount, Old Frome Road, East Horrington BA5 3DP Bradshaw 19/08/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/1195 Demolition of existing dwelling and garage, erection of 2 dwellings FUL and off-road parking, and improvements to existing highway access.

Callam Four Hands, Village Lane, West Horrington BA5 3ED. Pearce 29/07/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/1287 Demolition of existing Dutch barn and erection of new dwelling with FUL associated parking.

Anna Cheese Yard, Peace Close Lane, West Horrington, BA5 3ED. Penn 29/07/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with condition to amend plans to consider the impact of light within the AONB from roof lights. 2020/1253 Siting of 4no Holiday Lodges. FUL The Chalet, Woodlands, Easton Hill, Easton BA5 1DU Lynsey 29/07/2020 RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL a) The drainage Bradshaw and sewage plan should be more comprehensive and b) the lodge close to resident’s boundary be moved to be less invasive.

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2020/1119 Application for Outline Planning Permission for the erection of a OTA dwelling house, with up to four bedrooms and up to two storeys of living accommodation, and garage, with all matters reserved. Carlton Langford 1 Burcott Farm Cottages, Burcott Lane, Wells. Lynsey 08/07/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with Bradshaw conditions. The application is supported in principle but more detailed full plans are requested by the Planning Committee. 2020/0775 Erection of single storey dwelling with wheelchair access. R* FUL

Charlotte 30 Wells Road, Wookey Hole BA5 1DN Rogers 13/05/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/0596 Change of use from agricultural to residential and erection of 1no Appeal FUL dwelling house. dismissed

Kelly Beechbarrow Farm, Bristol Road, Hillgrove, Wells BA5 3EL Pritchard 01/04/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

2019/2972 Part retrospective proposed dwelling. FUL

Lynsey Higher Farm, Old Frome Road, East Horrington. Bradshaw 08/01/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2019/1577 Proposed new dwelling FUL Land at 355763 143568 Upper Wellesley Lane, Dulcote. Lynsey 21/08/19 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with the Bradshaw condition that a covenant was created to protect the 40 acre SSSI and keep both the dwelling and land as one site for perpetuity. 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 2017/0149 New private drive and access to the public highway. FUL

Kelly Slab House, Bath Road, Haydon, Wells, BA5 3EQ Pritchard RECOMMENDED: APPROVAL 2020/2540 Application for approval of details reserved by condition 16 A APP (remediation strategy) on planning consent 2012/0700.

Thales, Wookey Hole Road, Wells

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2021/0202 Prior Approval for change of use of agricultural building to 5no PAA PAA dwelling houses (Use Class C3). approved.

Victoria Farm, Bath Road, West Horrington, Wells. 2021/0469 Application for a non-material amendment to permission A NMA 2020/2002/HSE for the replacement of window in master bedroom with a glazed door. Level patio area.

3 Horse & Jockey Cottages, Glastonbury Road, Upper Coxley, Wells. 2021/0521 Non-material amendment to permission 2020/1268/FUL (Change of A NMA use from Agricultural to mixed use (B1 business and C3 Residential) and conversion of barn to Live Work unit.)

Beechbarrow Farm, Haydon Drove, Wells BA5 3EH. ] 08. AOB limited to 5 minutes.

09. DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING Wednesday 28th April 2021, held remotely.

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