32 homes at Land At Sub Road, Butleigh, Glastonbury

What was proposed

The application sought reserved matters approval for 32 homes, covering layout, scale, appearance, landscaping and a pedestrian link.

“CASEOFFICERREPORT CaseOfficerSimonTrafford ApplicationNumber2022/2489/REM SiteLandAtSubRoadButleighGlastonburySomerset DateValidated12January2023 Applicant/ Organisation GalionLtd&ButleighLVALLP GalionLtd ApplicationTypeReservedMattersApplication ProposalApplicationforapprovalofreservedmatters(followingoutlineapproval 2018/2648/OTSfortheerectionofupto32dwellingswithdetailsof accessonly).MattersofAppearance/Landscaping/Layout/Scaletobe…”

“Outlineplanningpermission(ref:2018/2648/OTS)fortheerectionofupto32dwellingsand formationofaccesswasgrantedonappealinApril2020. Theapplicationseeksreservedmattersapprovalrelatingto(a)layout,(b)scale,(c)appearance, (d)landscapingofthesite,and(e)pedestrianlinktotheexistingfootpathnetworkallowing convenientpedestrianaccesstothevillagecentre.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Three speakers objected over rural character, environmental buffers, access and footpath connectivity, followed by the agent discussing history, affordable housing and cooperation.

What members debated

Members discussed community division, the unresolved footpath connection, phosphate mitigation, boundary protection, parking, public transport and site suitability.

“Public Concerns: • One Member requested that fears and issues raised by public speakers be addressed. The Chair noted disappointment that the opportunity was used to criticize members, emphasizing that the committee was not influenced by developers. • The Member addressed the concerns of one of the public speakers regarding a 2m drop at the end of her garden. Planning Officers confirmed that hoarding would remain during construction but that no development had commenced yet.”

“Since November 2024, discussions have continued but the connection beyond the site remains unresolved. • There was a query raised whether a condition could be added that if, post approval, the Parish Council were not successful in resolving the access arrangements, a waiver be added requiring resolution post-approval. The Lead Officer confirmed that this was not legally possible as the Inspector’s decision only required the link to the site boundary.”

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The vote

Councillor Susannah proposed approval, seconded by Councillor Simon Carswell; the recorded vote showed approval with one abstention.

“At the conclusion of the debate, Councillor Susannah proposed the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s updated recommendation. This proposal was seconded by Councillor Simon Carswell.”

“On being put to the vote the proposal to approve was carried with 9 votes in favour, 0 votes against and 1 abstention.”

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The decision

Planning application 2022/2489/REM was approved in accordance with the updated officer recommendation, without the previous phosphate mitigation obligation and with an energy condition.

“The Officer recommendation was therefore updated to approval without the previously proposed phosphate mitigation obligation but with the addition of a condition (9) regarding details of energy conservation and efficiency measures.”

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