Crewkerne Town Council

CREWKERNE TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a meeting of the PLANNING AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE held in the

Council Chamber on Monday 10 October 2016 at 6.45 p.m.

PRESENT:

Cllrs. B. Hodgson (Chairman), Mrs S. Allman, Mrs K. Head, R. Pailthorpe,

Miss K. Pritchard, Mrs A. Singleton and N. Sturtivant.

In attendance:

The Clerk Mr P. Davidson, Deputy Clerk Ms L. Gowers and 5 members of the public.

39 APOLOGIES

16/17

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. M. Best (personal), Ms J Dawson (another commitment), Mrs R. Jackson (personal), Mrs A. Stuart (unwell) and

D. Wakeman (personal)

40 OPEN FORUM

16/17

Planning Application 15/4770/FUL: Three members of the public spoke regarding the above

application and raised the following points:

· Previous plans were rejected due to inadequate access and the amended plans showed

no change to the access arrangements.

· The shared access fell short of the “Estate Roads in Somerset” design guidance

document which stated that roads must have a pavement on one side.

· The developers did not have access onto the property of 49 North Street, with the result

that the wall on the northern boundary would be built within the curtilage of the lane,

thus reducing the width further.

· Concern was raised about the wall being built so close to the adjacent property.

· Outline planning permission was granted for 24 homes on the basis that the access

road was developed fully prior to the dwellings becoming occupied.

41 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

16/17

Cllr. Hodgson declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 6, planning applications 16/03186/FUL, 16/0187/LBC, 16/03916/FUL and 16/03917/LBC.

Cllrs. Pailthorpe, Miss Pritchard and Mrs Head declared a personal interest in agenda item 6, planning applications 16/03186/FUL, 16/0187/LBC, 16/03916/FUL and 16/03917/LBC.

Cllr. Miss Pritchard declared a personal interest in agenda item 6, planning applications 16/03312/LBC and 16/03311/ADV

Cllr Pailthorpe declared a personal interest in agenda item 6, planning application 16/03114/FUL.

42 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

16/17

It was AGREED that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Highways

Committee held on Monday 12 September 2016 be APPROVED.

43 TO RECEIVE THE DEPUTY CLERK’S UPDATE REPORT

16/17

Following Cllr Best’s request a letter had been sent to County Highways which highlighted

the dangerous junction at South Street and Market Street. The Deputy Clerk had received a response; County Highways were not aware of a safety audit carried out at this junction and

agreed to a site meeting to look again at issues and make a firm recommendation on action.

Cllrs. Hodgson and Pailthorpe expressed an interest in being involved in the site meeting.

The Deputy Clerk confirmed that the new Post Office in Crewkerne was opening on

Tuesday 11 October, with an official opening on Saturday 22 October 2016.

44 TO CONSIDER PLANNING APPLICATIONS

16/17

15/4770/FUL Amended Plans/Additional Information

The erection of 44 No. dwellings and associated works including access improvements onto North Street, parking for Ashlands School and footpath link to Westover Lane.

North Street Trading Estate, North Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7AW

RECOMMEND REFUSAL. It was noted that the latest version of the plans had not made any changes to the access arrangements. As such Council’s previous comments on the unsuitable access remained valid. Further, Council stressed their concerns about the safety implications of shared space access and also vehicle movement from a busy narrow main highway (North Street) onto a narrow shared space.

16/03114/OUT Demolition of existing church and the erection of 8 No. dwelling houses (outline).

Church of St Peter, South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8AA

RECOMMEND REFUSAL on the grounds of inadequate parking. Council also considered vehicular movement onto Furland road unsafe due to a high level of on street parking.

Cllr. Hodgson left the room for the following applications:

To Note Only: Amended Plans/Additional Information – Conservation roof lights offset and reduced in size

16/03186/FUL (Conversion of outbuilding into 2 No. dwellings)

16/0187/LBC Kings Arms, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7LE

16/03916/FUL Alterations to include change of use of room above skittle alley to

16/03917/LBC staff accommodation.

Kings Arms, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7LE

RECOMMEND APPROVAL subject to assurance that the flat is tied to the business.

Cllr Hodgson returned to the meeting.

To Note Only Additional information – Reduction in size of sign on side elevation

16/03312/LBC (The display of 1 No. externally illuminated fascia sign, 1 No.

16/03311/ADV externally illuminated hanging sign and 1 no. externally illuminated logo sign.)

IPS Palace, 145 South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8AD

16/03726/FUL The erection of 1 No. attached dwelling house and alterations to access.

2 Southmead Crescent, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8DH

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

16/03775/FUL Change of use from day care nursery (Use Class D1) to 1 No. dwelling house

Shelle House, Court Barton, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7HP

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

16/04011/FUL Alterations to existing drive to create parking area (retrospective). Alterations and conversion of garage/store to ancillary accommodation.

68 South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8AA

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

45 TO RECEIVE PLANNING DECISION NOTICES FROM THE DISTRICT

16/17 COUNCIL

15/05725/PAMB Notification of Appeal Decision

Prior approval for the change of use of agricultural buildings for 2 No. dwellings.

Land off Longstrings Lane, Broadshard Road, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7NJ

APPEAL DISMISSED by the Planning Inspectorate

16/01161/FUL Change of use from use Class A3 (restaurant) to Use Class A5 (hot food takeaway), alterations and installation of extraction/ventilation equipment.

16/01162/LBC Internal and external alterations.

IPS Palace, 145 South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8AD