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Planning Committee - South - Tuesday, 28th May, 2024 2.00 pm

May 28, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting or read trancript
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Summary

The meeting primarily focused on a planning application for a residential development and the associated reduction in Section 106 contributions for education. There were also discussions about the minutes of the previous meeting, declarations of interest, and technical issues with the audio system.

Planning Application for Residential Development

Overview

The main topic was a planning application for a residential development near Wellington. The application had previously been approved, but it was brought back to the committee due to a significant reduction in the Section 106 contributions for education.

Education Contributions

The education authority reduced its Section 106 contributions from £1,180,000 to £410,000. This reduction was based on a revised assessment of school capacity requirements. The committee had to reconsider the application due to this change.

Site Details

The site is located to the west of Wellington Lane, bordered by existing developments and agricultural land. The proposed layout includes up to 100 dwellings, open spaces, and a central spine road.

Public Speakers

  • Jean Mitchell, owner of the White Bungalow, raised concerns about a gate next to her property that had been locked. She wanted to know if it would be used for the development. The officer clarified that the gate would only be used for pedestrian access and not for vehicles.
  • Alex Bullock, head of planning at Land Value Alliances, spoke in favor of the application, emphasizing that the reduction in education contributions was justified and necessary to comply with planning regulations.

Committee Decision

The committee approved the application, subject to conditions and the revised Section 106 agreement. The decision was unanimous.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without any objections.

Declarations of Interest

One member declared an interest in the last item on the agenda, which was not discussed in detail during this meeting.

Technical Issues

There were significant technical issues with the audio system, making it difficult for attendees to hear the proceedings. Multiple attempts were made to fix the microphones, but the issues persisted throughout the meeting.

Apologies

Apologies were received from Councillors Jason Baker, Patrick, Jenny Kenton, and Heather Messenger. Councillor Kendall was also mentioned but had conflicting commitments.

Vice Chair Appointment

The committee sought volunteers to act as vice chair for the meeting, but no decision was recorded in the transcript.

Overall, the meeting was primarily focused on the planning application and the associated reduction in education contributions, with technical issues affecting the proceedings.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Peter Seib
Councillor Peter Seib  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Jason Baker
Councillor Jason Baker  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Mike Best
Councillor Mike Best  Chair of Council •  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for CouncillorHenry Hobhouse
Councillor Henry Hobhouse  Somerset Armed Forces Member Champion •  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Andy Kendall
Councillor Andy Kendall  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Jenny Kenton
Councillor Jenny Kenton  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Tim Kerley
Councillor Tim Kerley  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Kevin Messenger
Councillor Kevin Messenger  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Sue Osborne
Councillor Sue Osborne  Opposition Lead Member for Transformation, Human Resources and Localities •  Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Oliver Patrick
Councillor Oliver Patrick  Associate Lead Member for Climate Change and Active Travel •  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for CouncillorEvie Potts-Jones
Councillor Evie Potts-Jones  Liberal Democrat
Profile image for Councillor Tom Power
Councillor Tom Power  Opposition Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, Equalities and Diversity •  Conservative
Profile image for Councillor Martin Wale
Councillor Martin Wale  Conservative
Jo Boucher
Jo Morris
Becky Sanders
Angela Cox
John Hammond
Paula Goddard
Stanley Norris
Alison Blom-Cooper
Colin Begeman
Steph Gold
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