Decision Maker: Planning Committee - South

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2026

Purpose:

Content: That planning permission for an outline application with all matters reserved except for means of access for the erection of up to 230 dwellings with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDS), main vehicular access point and secondary access point for emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists at Land Off Crewkerne Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1HB be GRANTED subject to:   1. The prior completion of a Section 106 Planning Obligation/Agreement and the stated planning conditions set out in the original officer report on the application attached as Appendix A considered by the South Area Planning Committee at the meeting held on 28th Jan 2025. 2. The addition of Drawing 1724/24 rev A (new footpath link) to the approved plans list under recommended condition 5. 3. The addition of a new condition to read as follows: None of the dwellings hereby permitted shall be occupied until a network of cycleway and footway connections has been constructed within the development site in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. Reason: In the interests of sustainability, highway safety and in accordance with Policies TA5 TA6 and EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan and relevant guidance within the NPPF. 4. Prior to occupation of any of the dwellings hereby approved a new footpath link from the site entrance on Crewkerne Road to the existing footpath on the northern side of Crewkerne Road at the Oaklands Avenue junction shall be provided in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. Reason: In the interests of sustainability, highway safety and in accordance with Policies TA5 TA6 and EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan and relevant guidance within the NPPF.   Voting: Unanimous all in favour