CREWKERNE TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of the PLANNING AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE held in the
Council Chamber on Monday 8 August 2016 at 6.45 p.m.
PRESENT:
Cllrs. B. Hodgson (Chairman), Ms J. Dawson, Mrs K. Head, Mrs R. Jackson,
R. Pailthorpe, Miss K. Pritchard, Mrs A. Singleton, Mrs A. Stuart and N. Sturtivant.
In attendance:
The Clerk Mr P. Davidson, Deputy Clerk Ms L. Gowers, 6 members of the public and 1 member of the press.
20 APOLOGIES
16/17
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. Mrs S. Allman (unwell), M. Best (work commitments) and D. Wakeman (personal).
21 OPEN FORUM
16/17
Planning Application 16/02743/FUL
Two members of the public spoke and expressed the following concerns about the application:
· It was felt that it was overdevelopment of the cul-de-sac.
· Vehicles exiting existing properties needed to reverse into the turning area which is
where the access for the new property is planned.
· The new property would overshadow an existing property, excluding light from the
building and half the garden.
· Access for builder’s trucks and materials would be difficult.
· Access into an existing property would be non-existent and the developer would need
to transfer a portion of land to ensure access to the existing property.
The developer also spoke regarding this application, stating that there was already planning
permission on this plot for a larger property than that being currently proposed.
It was confirmed that there was a legal obligation to convey the land which would provide
access to the neighbouring property, as soon as the building was constructed.
22 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
16/17
Cllr. Hodgson declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 6, planning applications 16/02670/LBC, 16/03186/FUL and 16/03187/LBC.
Cllrs. Pailthorpe, Miss Pritchard and Mrs Head declared a personal interest in agenda item 6, planning applications 16/02670/LBC, 16/03186/FUL and 16/03187/LBC.
Cllrs. Miss Pritchard and Mrs Jackson declared a personal interest in agenda item 6, planning applications 16/01161/FUL and 16/01162/LBC.
Cllrs. Mrs Head and Mrs Singleton declared a personal interest in agenda item 6, planning applications 16/02715/FUL and 16/02887/LBC.
23 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 11 July 2016 be APPROVED.
24 TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S UPDATE REPORT
16/17
The Deputy Clerk reported the following items:
· A Formal Notice of Modification Order had been received from the Somerset Rights of
Way Team.
This advised of a consultation to upgrade the following footpaths to Restricted Byways:
CH 33/36 Butts Quarry Lane
CH 33/35 Butts Quarry Lane
CH 33/34 Higher Easthams Lane
Information and a map would be put on the Council notice board. It was noted that the consultation closed on 22 September 2016.
· A consultation for two proposed Traffic Regulation Orders which would affect Crewkerne had been received. The areas affected would be Market Square and Kithill. The consultation would end on Friday 19 August 2016. The Deputy Clerk requested that Councillors who wished to comment on these proposals should email their comments to her. The Deputy Clerk would then liaise with the Chairman and send them to Somerset County Council.
· The opening of Crewkerne Post Office had been postponed due to building delays. This was out of the current owners’ control. He was still keen to open as soon as possible.
· Planning Application 16/03360/LBC had arrived too late to be included in the agenda.
The Chairman noted that Council were normally guided by the Conservation Officer on all Listed Building consent applications.
25 TO CONSIDER PLANNING APPLICATIONS
16/17
16/01161/FUL Additional Information – Internal alterations and change of 16/01162/LBC exterior paint colour.
Change of use from Use Class A3 (restaurant) to Use Class A5 (hot food takeaway), alterations and installation of extraction/ventilation equipment.
IPS Palace, 145 South Street, Crewkerne TA18 8AD
For Information Only.
NOTED
Cllr. Hodgson left the room prior to the discussion of the following planning applications and Cllr. Mrs Singleton agreed to chair the meeting for these items.
16/02670/LBC The carrying out of internal and external alterations.
Kings Arms, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7LE
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
16/03186/FUL Conversion of outbuilding into 2 No. dwellings
16/03187/LBC Kings Arms, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7LE
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Cllr. Hodgson returned to the meeting room and resumed chairmanship of the meeting.
16/02715/FUL Replacement of external staircase, extension of roof over external
16/02887/LBC stairs, insertion of window to south elevations, insertion of door to west elevation and other external alterations to the Coach House and yard.
12 Church Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7HU
DECISION DEFERED UNTIL NEW APPLICATION RECEIVED
16/02743/FUL The erection of a dwellinghouse.
Plot 54, Alder Grove, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7DJ
RECOMMEND REFUSAL on the grounds that a neighbouring property will be adversely affected by loss of light and access restrictions.
16/03052/LBC Display of 2 No. non illuminated hanging signs and 1 No. 16/03058/ADV internally illuminated bureau rate board.
11 Market Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7JP
RECOMMEND APPROVAL subject to the illumination of the board during business hours only.
16/03209/OUT The erection of 4 No. dwellings (outline)
Land off Longstrings Lane, Broadshard Road, Crewkerne, Somerset
RECOMMEND REFUSAL on the grounds that vehicular
access should not be granted along a public footpath.
16/03311/ADV The display of 1 No. externally illuminated fascia sign, 1 No. 16/03312/LBC externally illuminated hanging sign and 1 No. externally
illuminated logo sign.
IPS Palace, 145 South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8AD
RECOMMEND APPROVAL subject to the illumination of the sign during business hours only.
26 TO RECEIVE PLANNING DECISION NOTICES FROM THE DISTRICT
16/17 COUNCIL
16/02036/FUL Re-roofing of flat roof and removal and rebuilding of existing chimneys on front
16/01357/LBC elevation adjacent to parapet wall on a like for like basis.
Red Lion Court, Market Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7JY
PERMISSION GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
16/02323/ADV The display of 1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 No. externally illuminated hanging sign and 1 No. internally illuminated logo sign.
Ips Palace, 145 South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8AD
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
16/02324/LBC The display of 1 No. fascia sign, 1 No. hanging sign and 1 No. logo sign.
Ips Palace, 145 South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8AD
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
16/02402/FUL The erection of a single storey rear extension, part demolition of boundary wall and the erection of fencing/gates.
9 Beechwood Drive, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7BY
PERMISSION GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
16/02471/FUL Formation of decking and the erection of a summerhouse (part retrospective).
Rooftops, 17 Beechwood Drive, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7BY
PERMISSION GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
16/02536/S73A Application to vary condition no. 02 (approved plans) of 15/01905/FUL to vary materials.
45 Barn Close, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 8BN
PERMISSION GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
16/02757/COL Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed change of use of room over skittle alley to staff accommodation.
Kings Arms, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7LE
PERMISSION REFUSED
27 TO REVIEW THE NEED FOR THE WEDNESDAY MARKET DIVERSION
16/17 BUS STOPS following communication with South West Coaches
Following a request from South West Coaches, Council discussed the current confusion
surrounding the bus stops used for the Wednesday market diversion. It was AGREED to
reinstate the “Road Closed” sign on Wednesday mornings to avoid confusion for bus
passengers and the bus drivers.
28 TO RECEIVE ANY OTHER MATTERS OF REPORT
16/17
Skatepark: Cllr. Mrs Singleton called for a vote of thanks to Yarlington Housing, for their support to the skatepark Project. Yarlington had agreed to allow the skatepark contractors to use a piece of Yarlington land and had waived all costs. Councillors fully endorsed Cllr. Mrs Singleton’s vote of thanks.
Catholic Church: Cllr. Mrs Singleton noted that the site of the now dormant Catholic Church was looking sadly neglected. The Deputy Clerk was asked to write to the diocese, to ascertain the future plans for the site.
Disabled Access to the Town Hall: Cllr. Mrs Head reported that she had met with Mark Jay, Operations Manager regarding the fall that Mr G. Clarke had suffered at the front of the Town Hall, following the Annual Town Meeting of Electors.
The Clerk was asked to include this as an agenda item for the next Town Council Meeting.
29 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
16/17
Monday 12 September 2016 at 6.45 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
The meeting closed at 7.25p.m.
Signed: ……………………..
Dated: ………………………
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