Detached garden outbuilding at Orchardford, Millbridge Road, Minehead

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a detached outbuilding in the rear garden to the north of the host property. This would be 4.5m long and 10m wide and have a flat roof with a maximum height of 2.9m to the ridge. It would be made of horizontal composite cladding in a muted timber finish under a 3-layer dark grey/black bitumen felt flat roof.”

“The outbuilding is intended to be used for domestic purposes such as storage and occasional domestic use, which would be incidental or ancillary to the enjoyment of the dwelling. It includes a WC and hand basin, but no kitchen, shower or sleeping facilities are proposed.”

“Orchardford is a detached two-storey rendered dwelling under a plain clay tiled hipped roof with timber windows and doors. The access is off Millbridge Road which is at a much higher level than the dwelling. The front entrance to the dwelling, with a balcony above, is on the north elevation facing the rear garden. The garden is bounded with stone walling and fencing and there is planting and mature trees along the northern boundary.”

“Minehead Town Council Members noted concerns regarding the scale and form of the proposal, expressing the view that the development represented an over- development of the plot.”

“Environment Agency We have no objection to the proposed development. However, we would draw the applicant's attention to the below informative on…”

“After deliberations, Councillor Perry proposed to grant planning permission. This was seconded by Councillor Pugsley.”

“Having been duly proposed and seconded the Planning Committee resolved that the Planning Application be GRANTED planning permission in line with the officer recommendation.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:”

“The development shall be constructed with a raft foundation and the following precautions shall be followed during construction:”