Present: G. Willcox (Chair), J. Tucker (Vice Chair), D. Creed, T. Hodgson, L. Aldridge, J. Gane, P. Gurl, D.Cllr J. Greenhalgh, C and D.Cllr N. H-Cooper, and two members of the public.
Apologies: M. Colman and A. Creed.
Public speaking-time.
Concerns re planning applications as per agenda.
Correspondence - circulated.
Planning -
1. Retrospective Planning application for new front wall, fence and infilling for archway/Old Cider House/Newtown lane.
Proposed, seconded and passed Recommend Refusal:-
A. Site-line not in applicant's ownership and he has not served notice.
B. Plans appear inaccurate.
C. Newly-built wall approximately 2m - ref drawing 0320.
N.B. Clerk to request site-meeting with applicant.
2. Proposed detached garage/The Stone Barn/Sticklynch
Proposed, seconded and passed Recommend Approval.
3. Conversion of existing dwelling into 2 self contained dwellings/3, Mulberry Farm/Scottles lane.
Proposed, seconded and passed Recommend Approval.
Planning decisions, Mendip District Council:-
1. Prior Approval given for proposed change of use of 2 agricultural buildings to 2 dwelling houses with associated operational development/East St. Farm/East St.
2. Planning for 5 holiday-let cabins, laundry-room and extension of existing spa building (resubmission) (amended location plan received 14.09.2017) (Amended plans and additional information received 07.02.2018) (Additional drainage details received 11.05.2018 and ecology details received 15.-3.2018 and 02.05.2018/Upper Woodlands Farm/Bradley Way - has gone to Appeal.
Appeal Reference APP/Q3305/W/19/3232286 commencing 31st July 2019. Comments may be made to acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
Highways matters: C. and D.Cllr N. H-Cooper to look into damage caused on footpath behind school after the erection of a new fence and yellow lining scheduled for Newtown lane. N.B. Road resurfacing to commence week commencing August 12th.
The matter of overgrown vegetation obscuring visibility at Newtown lane junction has been reported.
Driving Awareness for over 60's - P. Gurl to liase with Road Safety officer.
P. Gurl to approach owner of overgrown vegetation in East St.
There being no further business the meeting was closed.