One dwelling at Greendale Farm, Draycott Road, Cheddar

One dwelling on Plot 1

The application proposed erecting one dwelling on Plot 1 of the farm.

“The Planning Officer introduced the application with the aid of a presentation. The Officer explained that the application was for the erection of 1 No. dwelling, Plot 1.”

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A supporter backed the farming family

A supporter said the home was needed for the next generation of a local farming family to live on site and continue the farm.

“Emphasised the Application was for family homes for the next generation of famers, who had lived and worked on the land. • Highlighted the need for the families to live on-site for the success and continuity of the farm, citied the challenges of current living and the need for privacy and space. • Stressed the family’s local roots, involvement in the community and the importance of supporting farming families to remain in rural areas.”

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Who spoke

A supporter and the planning agent addressed the committee.

Self-build condition and policy compliance

Officers confirmed the dwelling must be occupied by the applicant for at least three years, and that the proposal met self-build, infill and local connection policy.

“Councillors questioned the requirement to live in a self-build property for 3 years. The Planning Officer clarified the self-build condition and confirmed that the dwelling must be occupied by the applicant for at least three years. • Councillors discussed policy compliance, confirming the proposal met the requirement for self-build, infill and local connection in addition that statutory consultees which included Highways and Ecology had not objected.”

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Councillors voted unanimously to approve

Councillors proposed and seconded approval, which the committee carried unanimously.

“After deliberations Councillor Filmer proposed to grant permission in accordance with Officers’ recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor Hendry.”

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

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