Decision Maker:

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Planning Committee resolved that, had the Council been in a position to determine the application, the Council would have approved application 08/19/0035, subject to the appellant entering into a legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations: 25% of the dwellings were to be affordable homes. An education contribution of £1,604,698.79 (£14,327.67 per dwelling) towards early years, primary, secondary and SEND education provision. An NHS contribution of £50,028 towards additional GP space in the locality. £234,062 towards sustainable transport improvements in the north of Taunton, including consideration of highway works in the vicinity of Cheddon Fitzpaine Primary School. Maintenance of the open space, play areas and SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) to mitigate flood risk and phosphate output. A Travel Plan and future monitoring. Amendment of condition 3 to add section (d), requiring bungalows in the northern parts of the site in general accordance with the amended framework plan. Imposition of an additional sustainability statement condition. (Voting 6 For, 4 Abstentions, 0 Against)