Shop extension and three flats at 7-9 Main Road, Portskewett

“This full application seeks the demolition of the bungalow and its replacement with an attached two-storey unit, providing a first floor extension over the shop and a small extension to the front and rear of the shop of approximately 11m2. In total, 3no. one-bedroom flats would be provided on the site. A communal garden will be incorporated to the rear of the building, including laundry drying area. Cycle and bin storage areas are provided to the rear.”

“The application is accompanied by a full set of drawings and: Bat Survey Report Transport Note Planning Statement Flood Consequences Assessment Surface Water Drainage Assessment GI Statement…”

“The site currently comprises a single-storey, brick built grocery store and detached dormer bungalow containing four bedrooms. There are three off street parking spaces in front of the dwelling but no off-street parking for customers or deliveries to the store. The site is located within the Portskewett Development Boundary.”

“The above application was presented to members of Planning Committee at the meeting held on 1 April 2025. Members accepted the recommendation for approval subject to conditions and a s.106 agreement requiring a financial contribution towards affordable housing in the local area.”

“The application is re-presented to Members with amended plans, an amended FCA and the removal of the condition referring to finished floor levels. The application is recommended for approval subject to conditions and a s.106 agreement to make a financial contribution towards affordable housing in the local area.”

“Portskewett Community Council – Provided the following comments: While the Council supports the shop extension, as the shop provides a vital service to the community, the concerns relating to parking access for the proposed flats require careful consideration. Insufficient parking. Vehicles park on the road reducing visibility and is a danger to road users, many complaints have been received.”

“MCC Active Travel - Concerns have been identified. The proposal should detail how the effect of any increase in traffic to the site by car will be mitigated. In addition to the residential cycle parking, we would request a minimum of one short-stay customer cycle parking stand.”

“Letters of objection received from 7 addresses.”

“This part of Main Road is very congested and is already dangerous to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Vehicles mount the pavement. Parked cars and lorries make it very difficult to cross Main Road. The proposed development will reduce parking significantly and further congest the area. Dangerous parking outside the Premier shop is a daily occurrence. Congestion and traffic fumes already a big problem caused by users of the shop.”

“We considered the report of the application which was recommended for approval subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to a Section 106 Agreement.”

“In noting the detail of the application and the views expressed, it was proposed by County Councillor Dale Rooke and seconded by County Councillor Su McConnel that application DM/2024/01188 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to a Section 106 Agreement.”

“For approval - 14 Against approval - 0 Abstentions - 0”

“We resolved that application DM/2024/01188 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to a Section 106 Agreement.”