Status
@ PC Mtg |
PC No. |
Name, Address & Work to be Carried Out |
B&NES
No. |
Date of B&NES
letter |
Date of reply to B&NES |
Parish Council Comments |
B&NES
Result |
Jan 10 PC |
09/20 |
Slade, Ruan House, Chew Hill – Erection of a two storey side extension following demolition of existing garage and conservatory. |
09/04568/FUL |
03.12.09 |
11.01.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this planning application.
The present house is situated within and surrounded by a large curtilage and is well screened from neighbours by trees. Although the proposal is large we would argue that it is not disproportionate given the size of the site and the nature of the existing building which is a detached house largely surrounded by extensive gardens and set well back from the road.
The proposal is in keeping with the character of the dwelling itself and the surrounding area, which contains several similar large dwellings situated in their own substantial curtilages as exemplified by one of the adjacent properties.
We are aware of some concerns being expressed by owners of adjacent properties, but we do not believe there is a significant loss of amenity such that would warrant withholding support for the proposed extension.
We would like to draw the Council’s attention to appeal decision APP/FO114/A/08/2076067 made in September 2008 at the time when the “Existing Dwelling in the Green Belt” SPD was awaiting adoption and when the inspector was mindful of the Council generally using a guide figure of 30% for extensions. The favourable appeal decision was for an extension of 54% to a detached property in Chew Magna on a much smaller plot.
We would also draw the Council’s attention to the decision of the Development Control Committee in January 2006 to grant permission for an identical proposal for the same property. The Council by virtue of its decision must have determined that the proposal did not constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt. We believe that National Planning Policy Guidance 2 Green Belt (from which the Green Belt policies in the Local Plan and SPD are derived) was last amended in March 2001. Therefore there have been no significant planning policy changes since the Council’s decision in 2006 to warrant refusal for this identical proposal.
I declare that Mrs Slade one of the applicants has been a Parish Councillor since 2007 but has not taken part in any discussion by the Parish Council or vote on the decision the Parish Council has come to regarding this response. |
Permit |
Jan 10 PC |
09/21 |
The Winford Red Limited, Unit 3, Littleton Mill, Chew Road – Erection of business unit following demolition of unit 3 |
09/04331/FUL |
09.12.09 |
07.01.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports the erection of the replacement business Unit 3 subject to improvements in the design and materials used. Whilst we can understand that it is more economic to replace the existing stone and clay tile building with one constructed from metal sheeting such a design on this side of the site is out of keeping with the two adjacent building on this historic industrial site, which can be viewed from the B3130 western side. We would like to see the replacement unit constructed to a similar design as used in rebuilding Unit 4 & 8 (05/00505/FUL) which better reflects the original character of the site and offers the opportunity to reuse material from the existing build. |
Refuse |
Jan 10
PC |
09/22 |
Perry, Greenleigh Farm, Wells Road – Reconstruction and rebuilding of former barn to form holiday cottage.
For resubmission see 10/12 below. |
09/04544/
FUL
10/01518/FUL |
11.12.09 |
07.01.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application, as the reuse of agricultural buildings to provide business opportunity, encourage tourism and new homes is essential to preserving a sustainable rural community. We believe the construction on the existing footprint and in keeping with other renovated buildings on the site will not be detrimental to the Green Belt. However we believe that given the isolation of the site there needs to be adequate parking provision (for two or three cars) within the curtilage to accommodate visitors and to preserve the amenity of neighbouring properties. |
Withdrawn
Resubmitted |
Jan 10 PC |
09/13A |
Bristol International Airport Ltd., Bristol International Airport, Bristol – Expansion and alteration of the airport. |
North Somerset Ref: 09/P/1020/OT2 |
16.12.09 |
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See Planning applications for 2009
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Feb PC |
10/01 |
Warren, West View, The Chalks – Provision of rear dormer.
Resubmission 10/25 below |
10/00046/FUL |
22.01.10 |
08.02.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application
As the majority of work is proposed for the rear we feel it will not impact on the character of the street scene in this part of the Conservation Area, however the velux rooflight proposed for the front elevation is in a prominent position and we request that it be of non reflective glass. For the protection of the amenity of the adjacent cottage the shared dividing wall between the two properties in the attic space, which is to be the new bedroom, should be brought up to the same standard and thickness as the other shared walls to provide adequate sound proofing |
Refused |
March PC |
10/02 |
Tim Hamilton – Davies, Parcel 9772, Norton Lane
Provision of new vehicular access |
09/04602/FUL |
26.01/10 |
03.03.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application.
The proposal for is for a gateway which we understand the land owner now needs as he does not own any adjacent land from which access is possible. Norton Lane is a fairly quiet road and as there will be good visibility we believe the access to the field as proposed will not pose a traffic or pedestrian hazard. The proposal does not have an adverse impact on the amenity of properties in the immediate neighbourhood. |
Permit |
March
PC
July PC |
10/03
10/03A |
Blake, 40 High Street – Erection of new dwelling house following demolition of existing building
(Humberts Estate Agents)
Revised plans
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09/04567/FUL |
04.02.10
07.06.10 |
04.03.10
07.07.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council opposes this application.
The Parish Council is anxious not to lose commercial and therefore employment generating space within the village, especially one with its own parking provision. Therefore we can not support a change of use from an Estate Agents Use Class A2 to a domestic dwelling Use Class C3.
Should officers be minded to approve the change of use, we believe that the proposal should be for a building more in keeping with the vernacular and the Conservation Area. The proposed building in respect of its height is out of proportion to the width of the site and not in harmony with properties in the High Street. The cladding should be rendered or natural stone as are the majority of dwellings in the High Street, and the building should be sited further back from the road. There is some concern about vehicular access and egress from this narrow site onto the B3130.
Chew Magna Parish Council opposes this application.
The Parish Council reiterates its view that it is important to the local rural economy that the building/ site remains as employment generating floor space within the village, especially as there is parking provision at the site for employees and clients/customers. Therefore we cannot support a change of use of this site from business to a domestic dwelling.
Should officers be minded to approve the change of use, we believe that the proposed building should be set further back from the road in line with the adjacent property at 38 High Street.
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March
PC |
10/04 |
Dakini, 1 South Parade – Change of use of part of ground floor and construction of two storey rear extension to provide residential accommodation. |
10/00086/
FUL |
12.02.10 |
04.03.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application.
The proposal will provide an additional village dwelling whilst retaining the commercial business including the Post Office, without any impact on the streetscape. We believe the proposal will not harm the amenity of neighbouring properties. The proposed extension will tidy up the roof line and the overall proposal in its scale and design is not harmful to the openness of the Green Belt, or the character of the Conservation Area. |
Permit |
March PC |
10/05 |
Baker & Baker, Poultry Production Unit, Scot Lane, Chew Stoke – Construction of a 12,000 free range egg production unit at Pagans Hill Farm. |
10/00368/FUL |
15.02.10 |
04.03.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council wishes to only comment on these proposals.
We note that Islett, Pagans Hill, the property of our parishioners Mr & Mrs Howland and Mrs Clark, which is on land adjacent to the site, has yet again been omitted from the drawings provided by the applicant.
Chew Magna Parish Council remains concerned about any potential fly problem and trust that Environmental Health/ Public Health Protection Officers be consulted for advice/ to provide conditions for the fly prevention measures both internally and externally.
The Parish Council has some concern about the accumulation of large units on the openness of the Green Belt. |
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April PC |
10/06 |
Thompson, 5 The Crescent – Erection of detached garage |
10/00577/FUL |
01.03.10 |
13.04.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application. We believe this small scale development does not harm the character of this part of the Conservation Area |
Permit |
April PC |
10/07 |
Chew Magna County Primary School, Butham Lane – Provision of 4 no. conservation rooflights. |
10/00713/FUL |
03.03.10 |
29.03.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application
This will provide additional teaching space for the local village primary school, a much valued community facility which is located on a small restricted site. We do not believe the proposal will harm the amenity of neighbouring properties. The Parish Council was able to consult all neighbours with the exception of No 5 The Crescent and none objected. As the rooflghts have a low profile and would not significantly change in the roof line and it is unlikely that there would be lights on during the night we believe these proposals will not harm the character of this part of the Conservation Area roofscape nor cause light pollution. |
Permit |
April PC |
10/08 |
Eggleton, Pony & Trap, Knowle Hill – Erection of detached single storey storage unit following demolition of existing outbuilding/sheds and timber storage units. |
10/00733/FUL |
10.03.10 |
14.04.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application. The development for replacement and expanded storage area is small scale and limited, to meet the needs of a thriving rural public house serving the local hamlet of New Town and Knowle Hill as well as customers drawn from a wider area. It would improve the overall appearance and would not materially have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt than the present storage buildings and sheds. We would wish the existing screening trees adjacent to the site to be retained. |
Permit |
April PC |
10/09 |
Bevir, Dumpers House, Dumpers Lane – Internal alterations for the provision of flagstone floor to kitchen and dining room following the removal of quarry tiles from kitchen and wood strip floor from dining room. |
10/ 00755/LBA |
19.03.10 |
14.04.10 |
The Parish Council supports the application. We believe that the work proposed is an improvement and is sympathetic to and respectful of the internal character of this building. |
Consent |
May PC |
10/10 |
Hunt, Parcel 4676, Butham Lane – Extension to steel barn and erection of a polytunnel (following 10/00817/AGRN) |
10/01478/
AGRA |
13.04.10 |
05.05.10 |
This planning application was discussed at the Chew Magna Parish Council meetings held on 13 April and 4 May. The Parish Council would like to reiterate its comments with regard to the previous application concerning these proposals. Chew Magna Parish Council has always taken the view that it would seek to encourage development of agricultural businesses however we would expect a good business case to be made to justify development and that development should not be at the expense of the openness of the Green Belt or the amenity of neighbours.
In this case the Parish Council would need to be satisfied that the extension to the barn in this location can be justified for the purpose of the existing or proposed agricultural business, that there is not sufficient storage within other buildings on the existing holdings including Travessa, and that if this extension is required it is to be used solely for the purpose of storage of agricultural feed and machinery.
With regard to the polytunnel as detailed on the exiting site plan, advice from a horticultural expert is that as drawn there would be drainage problems if it was positioned length ways North West/ South East on the slope as shown. We believe that the tunnel needs to be justified in horticultural business terms and that providing the case is made, its siting should be such as to minimise the impact on the Green Belt, and that in this case this means that even though the screening might be less it should be closer to the main agricultural buildings so that the buildings are kept close to together on the site and not spread out. |
Permit |
May PC |
10/11 |
Pearce, Upper Meadows, Wels Road, Dundary – Erection of a dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling |
10/01287/FUL |
16.04.10 |
05.05.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council has severe reservations respecting the size and scale of the development and its impact on the openness of the Green Belt especially when viewed from the valley below. We would encourage the applicant to scale down the dwelling to a smaller more cottage style development that would be more appropriate within the Green Belt and in keeping with the adjacent buildings |
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May PC |
10/12 |
Perry, Greenleigh Farm, Wells Road – Reconstruction and rebuilding of former barn to form holiday cottage |
10/01518/FUL |
16.04.10 |
05.05.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application, as the reuse of agricultural buildings to provide business opportunity, encourage tourism and new homes is essential to preserving a sustainable rural community. We believe the construction, on the existing footprint and in keeping with other renovated buildings on the site, will not be detrimental to the Green Belt. However we believe given the use, the accommodation provided (3 double bedrooms) and the isolation of the site, there needs to be more adequate parking provision (for two to three cars) within the curtilage to accommodate visitors and to preserve the amenity of neighbouring properties. |
Refused |
May PC |
10/13 |
Louden, Chew Cottage, Norton Lane – Erection of an oak framed orangery following demolition of existing conservatory. |
10/00827/FUL |
16.04.10 |
05.05.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application. It will not impact on the amenity of neighbours and situated to the rear of the property will not impact on the street scene of the Conservation Area. Although the replacement orangery represents an increase in size and proportions, over the existing conservatory in relation to the main dwelling, we do not believe the design is visually detrimental to the Green Belt or Conservation Area as it replaces an unsightly conservatory. |
Withdrawn. |
May PC |
10/14 |
Parfitt, Greylands, Upton Lane – Erection of an agricultural building. |
10/01437/FUL |
29.04.10 |
03.06.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports the erection of this building provided it can be justified as necessary to the agricultural business. It is located close to the existing complex of agricultural buildings which reduces its impact on the openness of the Green Belt. |
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June PC
Special meeting 08.06.10 |
10/15 |
Hamilton – Davies, Old North Chew Farm, Norton Lane – Demolition of steel framed, metal clad lean-to sheds and lean to shed adjacent to road. |
10/01753/CA |
13.05.10 |
15.06.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports the proposals with the provisos specified below:
a) We would like to see more emphasis in the development on holiday lets rather than business units. We are not convinced that this site, which is on a narrow lane, close to the village playing fields and playground, is appropriate for business units. If business units are retained in the plan we would like the use to be limited and specified as B1 Class II a & b which we believe will have the lowest impact re traffic movements to and from the site in terms of employment and deliveries (parking provision figures within the design and access report intimate that this is the intended use).
b) The parking provision is seriously inadequate for the build proposed. The Parish Council cannot accept overspill into a narrow road or into our playing field car park, (given the space on the site we believe additional parking can be readily accommodated).
Given that the 2x2 bedroom Holiday Lets may often be occupied by 4 adults with 2 cars, 2 spaces are required for each and the 4 bedroom Holiday Let requires 3 spaces. We would wish to see a minimum of 7 spaces associated with the holiday lets. We note that the B&NES Highway Officer refers to 6 spaces including 2+ on the gravelled area which are not specified anywhere in the plans. We believe this is too vague and that the parking provision should be defined and located away from the gravelled area of the holiday lets and the existing domestic accommodation for safety reasons as young children could be playing/ walking in that vicinity.
The business units indicate possible accommodation for 9 people and we believe that the statement that these will be “ local businesses … within walking distance/ cycling distance of workers homes” is unrealistically optimistic. Even if those working in the units lived in the village, of which there is no guarantee or evidence, it is our view that people would more likely drive to this site which is outside the village centre. We believe this is the case of those presently occupying and working from a building at the site. We consider that 6 parking spaces are required for the business units. The parking provisions detailed in the B&NES Local Plan might be appropriate to an urban or suburban site but are not appropriate for a more isolated rural site where on street parking would be hazardous and unregulated off road parking would be harmful to the openness of the Green Belt. The Parish Council seeks a condition that there is space for all visitors/delivery vehicles to be accommodated on the site.
c) We have concerns about the traffic movements in Norton Lane and at the narrow junction with the B3130 that these proposals will generate particularly the business units which could generate delivery vehicles. We concur with the Highway Officer that the traffic generation figures of the business until as stated in the proposal do seem a little low. We would argue that business units with 9 workers who are unlikely to be travelling together and might not spend the entire day at the site together with deliveries, will possible generate as much if not more traffic than residential development. Furthermore the site is opposite a children’s playing field and the adjacent road Norton Lane is part of the National Cycle Network. We would request that the Highways Officer revisits the site, bearing in mind also the number properties which have been built and permissions granted for building (including permission for development for a total of 8 terraced and detached houses at The Orchard site Ref: 06/04368/FUL) since the farm became inactive. Our concerns on traffic movements are reflected by a number of parishioners living in Norton Lane.
d) We are concerned about the impact on the wildlife, particularly bats and swallows, of this large scale development of old derelict outbuildings and would like a wildlife assessment/ survey carried out so that if deemed necessary some accommodation can be made to ensure habitat, nesting and roosting sites are preserved.
e) We would like to see the position of footpath CL3/9 acknowledged on site drawings/ maps. We note there is reference to “rough steps” and the kissing gate is drawn in on some of the site plans.
It is our view that large former farm sites such as this one should not be developed in a piecemeal way and that an overall outline planning proposal should be put forward for the whole site including Barn 1, which currently presents an undesirable aspect within the Green Belt and could pose a health and safety risk to the prospective users of the site, to give context to these detailed proposals. Permission has already been granted (Application no: 02/01743/FUL) for one building for the “partial rebuilding and alteration of an existing outbuilding to form integral garage with first floor accommodation”. Therefore whilst we give our qualified support to the current proposals, because they do tidy up the site; are sensitive to the surrounding area; provide a harmonious retention of a group of buildings that will enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area; and will not harm the openness of the Green Belt, they do represent undesirable ad hoc development of the site. |
Withdrawn |
June Pc & special meeting 08.06.10 |
10/16 |
Hamilton – Davies, Old North Chew Farm, Norton Lane – Conversion of derelict outbuildings to business units and holiday lets |
10/01751/FUL |
13.05.10 |
16.06.10 |
As in 10/15 above |
Withdrawn |
June PC |
10/17 |
Randon, 5 Broadcroft – Erection of two storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey rear extension (Resubmission) |
10/01939/FUL |
13.05.10 |
07.06.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application. The proposed development is an appropriate up dating of this residential property to bring it up to more modern living requirements. Following demolition of the existing single storey dwelling, the extension we believe represents an increase in the region of 35% in overall volume which is similar to permitted proposal 07/03663/FUL and does not in our view harm the openness of the Green Belt. It would not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of adjacent householders, whom we understand do not object to the proposals. |
Permit |
July PC |
10/18 |
In –Residence GB Limited, Manor House, Battle Lane – Erection of car barn. |
10/01967/FUL |
01.06.10 |
07.07.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application.
We believe that the proposal on the site of the previous derelict greenhouse is not detrimental to the openness of the Green Belt or the setting of the Grade 2* listed Manor House and the surrounding area.
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Permit |
July PC |
10/19 |
Under The Sky Ltd, The Mill, Tunbridge Road – Renewal of application 07/02583/FUL ( Conversion, refurbishment of former Mills to provide B1(a),B1(b), B1(c) and D1 use floorspace) |
10/02390/REN |
11.06.10 |
07.07.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports the renewal of application 07/02583/FUL as we are keen to promote sustainable economic development within the village. Development of Use Class B1 space is consistent with Policy ET 4 of the Local Plan. The proposal represents the best opportunity to reuse and develop an existing but derelict site with employment potential within the Green Belt, however the Parish Council still has some concerns over highway, parking and transportation issues.
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Withdrawn |
July PC |
10/20 |
The Old School Room (Registered Charity no. 282301), The Old School Room, 7 South Parade – Internal alterations for provision of new floorboards to Upper Hall. |
10/02051/LBA |
11.06.10 |
08.07.10 |
The Parish Council supports the application.
We believe that the work proposed is an improvement and is sympathetic to and respectful of the internal character of this Grade 2* listed building. |
Consent |
July PC |
10/21 |
MJH & Sons Ltd, Parcel 5061, Denny Lane – Provision of a track. |
10/02114/FUL |
18.06.10 |
13.07.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application.
We understand it is deemed necessary for the development of a horticultural enterprise which forms part of the diverse rural economy we are keen to promote to ensure continued economic vitality of the parish. We also understand the construction of the track will allow grass to grow through and minimise its impact on the Green Belt. |
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September PC |
10/22 |
Wadsworth, 8 Tunbridge Close – Erection of single storey side extensions and a first floor side extension. |
10/02761/FUL |
07.07.10 |
05.08.10
13.08.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council can only give general comments as we understand there are revised plans coming forward for the single storey proposed studio to be built on the south eastern side of the house. We would like to see the revised plans for front and rear elevations and roof line of the studio before finalising our comments. We are at present inclined to feel that the cumulative impact of the proposed extensions represent a disproportionate increase in size of the dwelling on this plot.
Object. Following the submission of revised plans Chew Magna Parish Council does not object to the design of the proposed development but is still inclined to feel that the proposal is disproportionate to the original dwelling.
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September PC |
10/23 |
Mathews, Applehay, Moorledge Lane – Erection of oak framed garage, domestic workshop and open log store. |
10/02615/FUL |
08.07.10 |
05.08.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application. The proposed construction is sympathetic in design and materials to be used and will not be visually detrimental or harmful to the openness of to the Green Belt. |
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September PC |
10/24 |
Winford Road Garage, Winford Ford, Winford Road – Relocation of car vacuum clean and car wash. |
10/02491/FUL |
09.07.10 |
05.08.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application. The proposal to relocate the car vacuum, clean and car wash represents a sensible rationalisation of the site and we see no reason to disagree with the proposition that it would improve safety on the forecourt |
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September PC |
10/25 |
Warren, West View, The Chalks – Provision of rear dormer (Resubmission) |
10/02986/FUL |
19.07.10 |
05.08.10 |
Chew Magna Parish Council supports this application.
As the majority of work is proposed for the rear we feel it will not impact on the character of the street scene in this part of the Conservation Area, however the velux rooflight proposed for the front elevation is in a prominent position and we request that it be of non reflective glass. The proposed rear dormer would not be detrimental to the appearance of the existing dwelling and its central position and frosted glazing will minimise the harm to the amenity of the adjacent properties. |
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September PC |
10/26 |
Reach Ltd, Hope Chapel, Battle Lane – Conversion of attic store to provide surplus B1 office accommodation to complement the premises existing use. |
10/03012/FUL |
05.08.10 |
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