Three-bedroom dwelling at Windyridge, High Street, Wellow, Bath

“This application relates to the area to the front of Windyridge, located on Wellow High Street. The site is set within the Green Belt, Conservation Area and National Landscape (formerly AONB).”

“Planning permission is sought for the erection of 3 bed dwelling on land to the front of Windyridge, associated landscape works, and modification to existing drive entrance.”

“22/00864/FUL - Permit - Proposed erection of a three-bedroom detached dwelling following the demolition of garage in the grounds of Windyridge. Widening and modification of drive entrance.”

“25/00308/FUL - Permit - Erection of three bedroom dwelling on land to the front of Windyridge, associated landscape works, and modification to existing drive entrance.”

“The proposal by reason of its design, siting, scale, massing and layout is unacceptable and does not contribute or respond to the local context and does not maintain the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposal fails to accord with policy CP6 of the Core Strategy (2014), policies D2 and D3 of the Placemaking Plan (2017), Policy D5 of the Local Plan Partial Update (2023) and part 12 of the NPPF.”

“The proposal by reason of its design, siting, scale, massing and layout fails to preserve or enhance the Conservation Area, resulting in less than substantial harm. The harm identified is considered not to be outweighed by public benefits. The proposal is as such contrary to policy HE1 of the Placemaking Plan (2017) and part 16 of the NPPF.”

“Materials - Submission of Materials Schedule (Bespoke Trigger) No construction of the external walls of the development shall commence until a schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including roofs, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The schedule shall include:”

“Infiltration testing (bespoke trigger) The development hereby permitted is to manage surface water onsite using soakaways as indicated on the application form and/or approved drawings. Soakaways are to be designed and constructed in accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document Part H section 3, noting the requirement for infiltration testing which should be undertaken at an early stage of the development to confirm viability of infiltration techniques.”