25 homes at Greenway Farm, North Street, Wiveliscombe

“The Planning Officer introduced the application with the aid of a presentation. The application sought permission for an outline application for up to 25 dwellings, at Land at Greenway Farm, North Street, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2UA.”

“Councillor Dave Mansell spoke and raised that Wiveliscombe Town Council have objected to the development.”

“He also raised that there was an issue with parking in the area and asked for clarification that there would be no restrictions on parking in the area due to the proposed development. He further raised that the previous developments have been exception sites and this site should be considered this for local need.”

“Councillors were invited to discuss the application, and the following points were raised: • Flooding Impacts were noted by Councillors • Councillors raised the importance of a sum possibly being secured to make improvements to the town centre with this application. • Councillors raised the increase in traffic that would be created by the development. • Councillors welcomed the inclusion of affordable housing.”

“Councillors raised the risk of flooding. The Lead Officer confirmed that Wessex Water as a statutory consultee did not raise objection to this and that the development is in a lowest risk ‘flood zone 1’ and there is a condition to mitigate the flooding and drainage risk. The Lead Planning Officer clarified that there is a drainage condition that stops any development until the drainage plan is submitted and reviewed by experts.”

“Councillor Farbahi proposed that the application be approved with an additional condition for the drainage plan to be brought with the reserved matters application. This was seconded by Councillor Cavill.”

“Delegate to the Chief Planning Officer/Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Committee – West, to approve the application and grant planning permission, subject to conditions and the satisfactory completion of a section 106 (s106) agreement.”