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RESOLVED:
 
That planning
application - 23/03015/S73 to vary the
requirements of Condition 10 of Approval 17/03029/OUT (Inspectorate
ref: APP/R3325/W/18/3197690) for the Outline planning application
for up to 130 dwellings with public open space, landscaping,
sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point from
Woodhayes Way, so that (save for works in respect of clearance,
laying out and digging works as shown on plan ref
501-403-01-Planning Approval Commencement Works_Sheet 1-Rev C) no
development should take place until a scheme for pedestrian
improvements (in accordance with points i to iii) or an alternative
scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local
planning authority. (The remainder of the condition will remain as
previously worded and the section 73 will relate to the Outline
application (17/03029/OUT Inspectorate ref: APP/R3325/W/18/3197690)
and subsequently approved Reserved Matters Ref: 21/03369/REM in its
entirety) - be REFUSED permission, contrary
to the officer recommendation, for the following reason:
 
1. The proposal would lead to
increased congestion within the village, resulting in conflict
between larger vehicles and between vehicles and pedestrians which
would not improve overall pedestrian safety; would fail to secure
inclusive, safe and convenient access on foot, cycle, and by public
and private transport that addresses the needs for all; and would
not maximise the potential for sustainable transport. As such, the
proposal would be contrary to Policy TA5 of the South Somerset
Local Plan (2006-2028) and relevant guidance within the NPPF to
promote sustainable transport, in particular paragraphs 115 and
116.
 
(voting : unanimous)