ST CUTHBERT (OUT) PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD REMOTELY ON WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2020, 7:00PM

PRESENT: Cllrs J Baker, T Hathway, M Hayden, J Henderson, I Humphries, M Lunnon and T Mallinson.

IN ATTENDANCE: Cllr M Cooke, Cllr J Reeves and Mrs L Pool (Deputy Parish Clerk).

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

02. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 02.01. There was 1 declaration of personal interest in 2020/2366/VRC by Cllr J Henderson. 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 The meeting was held remotely. There were 2 members of the public in attendance who requested to speak on 2020/2217/OTS and 2020/2366/VRC.

05. MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2020. The minutes of the Planning Committee held on Wednesday 11th November 2020 were approved and signed.

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 Council.

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No. & Detail Type Officer

2020/2217 Outline Planning permission for the demolition of existing farmhouse OTS and agricultural buildings and the development of up to 68 dwellings Anna with associated access/highways improvements, drainage and Penn attenuation, play area, open space and landscaping with details of access.

New House Farm, Haybridge Hill, Haybridge, Wells. 02/12/20 RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL. The reasons for this recommendation are outlined in Annex A 2020/2217/OTS New House Farm 2020/2166 Erection of agricultural building FUL

Lynsey Higher Farm, Riverside, , Wells. Bradshaw 02/12/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/2366 Application to remove condition 7 (phasing development plan, pre- VRC commencement) of planning approved 2019/2530/OTA (Application for Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved for the erection of 8no. dwelling houses with a community hub.

Kelly Land north-east of The Pound Inn, Main Road, Coxley, Wells. Pritchard 02/12/20 RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL. The conditions accompanying this recommendation are that the developer submits detailed plans prior to building regarding a) access to the community hub, b) visibility in terms of splays and hedgerows, c) pathways and d) amendment to the application form, removing St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council under Section 8 – ‘Ownership Certificates and Agricultural Land Declaration of 2020/2366/VRC. 2020/2373 Single storey extension to rear. HSE

Callam 29 Manor Court, Easton, Wells BA5 1ER Pearce 02/12/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

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.

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

2020/2043 Erection of permanent agricultural workers dwelling. FUL Land at 358427 147037, Old Road, East , 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. 2020/2033 Erection of a bio-mass energy system (retrospective). FUL

Kelly Road Farm, Priddy Road, green Ore, Wells BA5 3EN. Pritchard 11/11/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

2020/1854 Change of use of land from agricultural land to campsite and the FUL siting of up to 2no glamping cabins,

Callam Lea Farm, Bennets Lane, , Wells. Pearce 11/11/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL. 2020/2139 Tree Works (as attached Spec) TCA

Bo Coxley Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, Coxley. Walsh 11/11/20 RECOMMENDATION: There was no discussion or recommendation as this application is in the parish council’s name. 2020/2149 Please refer to Tree Schedule. TCA

Bo Coxley Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, Coxley. Walsh 11/11/20 RECOMMENDATION: There was no discussion or recommendation as this application is in the parish council’s name. 2020/2255 390-Beech-fell; 4535-Holly-fell; 370-Ash-fell; 4536-Robina-fell; 4540- No TCA 8 Ash trees-fell; 381-Lawson Cypress – remove 3rd stem. Objection

Bo Dinder House, The Rookery, Dinder, Wells. Walsh 11/11/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 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

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e) the proximity of a watercourse f) phosphate levels. The Committee requests that Mendip District Council seek Environment Agency input before proceeding.

2020/1818 A change of use of land from agricultural to camping with 7no. self- FUL contained glamping pods.

Callam Rookery Farm, Roemead Road, Binegar, BA3 4UL. Pearce 21/10/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with conditions to a) ensure a programme of archaeological work, monitoring and reporting of any discoveries and b) requests the Planning Authority clarify the status of pods as either dwellings or caravans. 2020/1853 Conversion of 3 bay dutch barn and lean-to into a dwelling FUL

Kelly Park Farm, Haydon Drove, Haydon, Wells. Pritchard 21/10/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with conditions 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 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 2020/1920 Replacement of timber door and windows to PVCu A HSE

Charlotte 9 South Meadow, South Horrington Village, Wells BA5 3DJ Rogers 21/10/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/2020 H1 – reduce Hazel height by 50%. Reduce Laurel height by 40%. No TCA T2 – Hazel: reduce height by 60%. H3 – reduce Hazel height by Objection 50%. Reduce Sycamore height by 50%. T4 – Hornbeam: reduce crown resulting in 3mx4m size. G6 – Beech: fell 50% of trees and reduce remaining trees resulting in 6mx4m size. T7 – Hornbeam: reduce crown resulting in 5mx4m size. T8 – Hornbeam: reduce crown resulting in 5mx4m size. T9 – Hornbeam: reduce main stem down the the height of the top of the hedge. G10 – Hornbeam: reduce crown resulting in 4mx2m size. Bo Walsh 4 The Court, Long Lane, Dinder. 21/10/20 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL

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2020/2002 3 Horse & Jockey Cottages, Road, Upper Coxley BA5 *A HSE 1QP. with conditions Jennifer Erection of single story extension. Alvis 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, 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. 2020/1764 Extension requested until 1st October 2020. FUL Single storey extension on north elevation.

Charlotte Worminster Farm, Worminster Lane, North Wooton BA4 4AJ Rogers 30/09/20: RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with condition that the proposed extension is redesigned to include material more in keeping with the main building. Stone should replace wood and the design should be more sensitive and blend better with its environment. The application should be received by the Planning Board should the planning officer disagree with the above requests. 2020/1462 Construction of a storage yard. FUL

Lynsey Green Ore Farm, Green Ore, BA5 3EP Bradshaw 30/09/20: RECOMMENDATION: REFUSAL. The conditions for this recommendation were a) there was already unregulated over-development at the site; b) there was inadequate provision of run-off leading to potential pollution from various substances on site; c) there must be an independent traffic survey conducted over a week; d) no further activity is permitted on site until planning permission is decided; e) the decision should be referred to given the piecemeal and pre-emptive development already undertaken.

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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, 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,

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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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2020/1123 Change of Use of Agricultural Barn to 1no. dwelling house, extension FUL and associated works.

Case Knapp Hill Farm, Knapp Hill, Wells BA5 3HT Officer 08/07/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with conditions. 1) Roof material should be slate or tile to remain in keeping with the surrounding properties. 2) Roof lights should be more sensitive regarding the AONB. 3) Drainage / sewage: given proximity of water course and that water flows near children’s play area, sewage should drain into mains sewer. See Planning Comment for further details. 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. 2020/1031 Conversion of barn to dwelling. FUL

Charlotte Barn at Hillgrove Farm, Bristol Road, Hillgrove. Rogers 17/06/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL 2020/1052 Demolition of existing bridge and erection of replacement; HSE improvement of existing access and creation of drive and parking.

Charlotte The Old Rectory, Riverside, Dinder BA5 3PL Rogers 17/06/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL with conditions. More detail should be submitted to evidence that the gate, its’ fixtures, the replacement wall (height and mortar) and join to the existing old wall are in keeping with the conservation area and match surrounding features as far as possible. 2020/0954 Erection of an agricultural barn. FUL Land at Thrupe Lane, Masbury, Wells. Lynsey 27/05/2020 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL WITH Bradshaw CONDITIONS. Approval should be conditional on the agricultural barn being used only for agricultural purposes and should be dismantled if it no longer has an agricultural function.

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2020/0775 Erection of single storey dwelling with wheelchair access. FUL

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

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 2019/2538 Re-submission to previously approved scheme (2018/0974/FUL) to FUL include additional bedroom windows, revised annexe ridge line and additional bedroom.

Kelly Mendip Shooting Ground, Haydon Drove, Haydon, Wells BA5 3EH. Pritchard 13/11/19 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

2020/2073 Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a Prior AGB proposed building. approval not Charlotte Hill House Farm, Hill House Farm Lane, Launcherley, Wells. required. Rogers

08. DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

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Wednesday 23rd December 2020 at 6.30pm. This meeting will be held remotely. Public participation is welcome either by emailing comments to [email protected] or by following links to be published on the agenda on Thursday 17th December 2020.

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