On Wednesday 24th September 2008 commencing 7-30 p.m.
Present Councillors B Alexandre, P Ashcroft, J Cowley, J Cox, K Garland, D Grimes, J Smith, J Wardell and G Carr-Jones, Chairman, D J Hine (Clerk)
In attendance C Cllr D Fox and 7 residents.
To receive apologies W Batty-Smith and R Penfold
Declarations of Interest The Town Council property borders on the site of application No. 0861
Confirm minutes of last meeting and decisions of NDDC Planning Cttee
The minutes of the Planning Cttee meeting held on 10th September were approved and signed by the Chairman with the following alteration
Item 2. Should read W Batty-Smith, G Carr-Jones and J Wardell.
With regard to the Stone Stile in Pond Close, copy letter received from NDDC to the Developers advising them to replace the stile in a suitable position
Decisions of NDDC Planning Committee
No. 0687 17 Grove Lane Close. Erect shed and ramp. Granted
Planning Applications
No. 0861 Land off Station Road. Erect dwelling and garage. It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by J Cox that objections be raised on the grounds that in the new position windows would be overlooking the neighbouring properties and much too close to their boundaries and that if Officers are minded to approve this application then the Town Council request that the matter be put before the full Development Control Committee. 7 in favour. Motion carried
Somerset CC Copse Quarry. Deposit of inert material. Details of what “inert material” consisted of having been obtained, this matter was discussed further. Many objections had been raised by local residents in respect of a massive increase in heavy goods vehicles needed to transport the materials to the site. It was also pointed out that the original planning permission was granted on condition that the site was not filled in but returned to nature conservation. It was proposed by J Cox and seconded by D Grimes that objections be raised on these grounds. All agreed.
No. 0885 2 Grosvenor Road. Erect extension. It was proposed by J Cowley and seconded by J Cox that there be no objections. All agreed.
No. 0886 Wm.Hughes, Station road. Erect extension. It was proposed by J Cox and seconded by J Cowley that there be no objections. All agreed.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8-00 p.m.