Single-storey dwelling at Land To The North Of 29 Main Road, Portskewett

“The site which is to the north of Main Road in Portskewett, covers approximately 0. 9ha including 0.23 ha of woodland. There is a track into the site between nos. 27 and 29 Main Road. The site is located within the Portskewett Development Boundary. The access track is within an Archaeologically Sensitive Area. The site is not in a designated flood zone identified in the DAM maps of TAN 15 or the Flood Maps for Planning.”

“The owner of the fields behind the site has a right of access over the access track and along the south-west boundary to an existing field gate in the northwest corner.”

“In conclusion, the application is considered to be policy compliant in all respects and is presented to Committee Members with a recommendation for approval.”

“Portskewett Community Council - no objection, recommend approval.”

“Welsh Water - No objection. The site lies within the catchment of Nash WwTW where we can confirm there is sufficient hydraulic capacity to accommodate the foul flows and foul flows only from this network. No amount of surface water will be permitted to communicate directly or indirectly with the public combined sewerage system.”

“Letters of objection received from 8 addresses. This is agricultural land Highway Safety and Traffic Concerns Adverse impact on wildlife including badgers Dangerous access into the site, opposite to Wedgewood Drive On-street parking May set a president Loss of privacy Previous access into the site was refused Loss of view Impact on the footpath Loss of visibility due to cars parked on the road Wildlife - the badger reports seem to lack evidence and is inconclusive even…”

“The applicant has made great efforts in improving the environment for future benefit to wildlife and appearance for local residents The build would be for the applicant’s disabled wife I would rather a single storey build as opposed to a small scale housing development that would result in more traffic, noise and impact on the environment The development has been designed taking into account the privacy of the neighbouring property, with the proposed tree planting along the…”

“We considered the report of the application and late correspondence 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 Ann Webb and seconded by County Councillor Emma Bryn that application DM/2025/00379 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to a Section 106 Agreement with an additional condition to add external lighting.”

“Upon being put to the vote, the following votes were recorded:”

“For approval - 13 Against approval - 0 Abstentions - 0”

“We resolved that application DM/2025/00379 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to a Section 106 Agreement with an additional condition to add external lighting.”