Barn and cottage conversion at 1 Moon Lane, North Petherton, Bridgwater

Converting farm buildings to dwellings

The application proposed demolishing a barn and farm cottage to build new dwellings, converting a Dutch barn to a dwelling, and providing a shared access road and garaging.

“The Planning Officer introduced the application with the aid of a presentation. The Officer explained that the application was for the approval for the demolition of barn (with extant planning permission to be converted) and erection of new dwelling. Replacement of existing farm cottage with new dwelling.”

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Town council supported the scheme

North Petherton Town Council said the application made good use of redundant farm buildings, raised no major policy concerns, and had no flooding or highways issues.

“Stated the application was a good use of redundant farm buildings which made good use of the site and improving the area. • Highlighted how the application trigged no major policy concerns and was following several Local Policies (D1, D2, D3, D23, D24 and D25). • Highlighted there were no flooding or highways issues with the proposal. • Expressed after the Town Council held an emergency Meeting and the outcome of this Meeting was to support the application.”

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Who spoke

A supporter from the town council and the planning agent addressed the committee.

No objections raised

Councillors said the proposal would enhance the area and noted the town council's support and the lack of any objections.

“Councillors expressed how the proposal would enhance the area. • Councillors highlighted the Town Council’s support for the application and the absence of any Objections.”

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Councillors voted unanimously to approve

Councillors proposed and seconded approval in line with the officer recommendation, with condition 6 removed and conditions 10 and 11 combined, carried unanimously.

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

“Having been duly proposed and seconded the Planning Committee resolved that the Planning Application be GRANTED planning permission in line with the officer recommendation with the amendments to remove condition 6 and combine conditions 10 and 11.”

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