Amended house layout at Bridgwater Gateway Development, North Petherton, Bridgwater

Who spoke

The applicant addressed the committee on the application.

Parking and the revised house mix

Officers said the reduced parking remained compliant with no highways objection, and the revised mix of smaller homes was still policy-compliant.

“Councillors raised as to why parking spaces had been reduced and how a lower number could now still be considered acceptable when a higher number had previously been agreed. Officers confirmed that the reduction related to changes in house types and layout, that parking remains compliant with standards and is still considered sufficient. Officers additional highlighted that Highways Authority raised no objection and confirmed acceptability.”

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Adoptable roads and private gardens welcomed

Councillors strongly supported roads built to adoptable standards and private gardens replacing communal space, seeing both as benefits for residents.

“Councillors showed strong support for roads being built to adoptable standards rather than remaining private with this being seen as a long-term benefit to the residents. • Councillors highlighted the removal of communal gardens and the provision of private gardens for all dwellings, with this being seen as an improvement in residential amenity.”

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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 planning permission. This was seconded by Councillor Grimes.”

“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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