House extension at Tunstall, Cary Road, North Cadbury, Yeovil

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Somerset South on 16 Sept 2025.

25/01671/HOUApproved

No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.

What was proposed

The application sought a single-storey extension, brought to committee because the applicant is a council director.

“The planning officer presented the report seeking approval of a householder planning application for a single story extension at Tunstall, Cary Road, North Cadbury, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7DJ. He advised that this application was coming before the committee because the applicant is a director at Somerset Council.”

Minutes

Objection

One neighbour objected over the distance of the flue to a nearby bedroom window; no statutory consultees objected.

“The planning officer confirmed that there had been no objections from any statutory consultees, and one neighbour objection received relating to the distance of the flue to a nearby bedroom window. He concluded that the position of the flue complies with building control regulations and that there will be no demonstrable harm to the neighbouring property.”

Minutes

What members decided

Members were sympathetic to concerns about fumes but generally agreed with the officer's recommendation to approve.

“Whilst some were sympathetic to the concerns around fumes, there was a general consensus to agree with the planning officers recommendation to approve the application. A proposal was made by Cllr Oliver Patrick, duly seconded by Cllr Tom Power and when put to the vote was carried by all in favour.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to conditions, with all members in favour.

“That planning permission 25/01671/HOU for a proposed single storey rear extension to dwelling. Demolition of existing uPVC conservatory at Tunstall, Cary Road, North Cadbury, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7DJ be GRANTED subject to conditions as detailed in the officer report.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Somerset South minutes, 16 September 2025
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Somerset's committee minutes. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Somerset
Date
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)