Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 8th July 2020 via video conferencing
Present: Cllr Andy Brewer (Chairman), Cllrs Peter Clayton, Nick Tolley, Louise Parkin, Bill Hancock, Sue Harvey with Lorna Williams (Deputy Clerk) in attendance.
1 member of the Press was present and no members of the public were present.
Public Participation
There were no speakers.
39/20/PC Apologies
There were no apologies received
Cllr Helen Groves was not present
40/20/PC Declarations of Interest in items on this agenda & dispensations granted
Cllr Louise Parkin declared an interest in application 11/20/051 and would take no part in the discussion by turning her camera and mic off.
41/20/PC Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Monday 15th June 2020 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
42/20/PC Planning Applications considered
Cllr Parkin removed herself from the meeting
11/20/051 Location: 19 West Avenue, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3HB
Proposal: Erection of a bungalow.
Case Officer: Liam Evans
Applicant: Mr S Abrahams
Comment: No Observations
Cllr Parkin rejoined the meeting
11/20/052 Location: 16 Martins Close, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2JX
Proposal: Erection of 1 No. detached single storey dwelling.
Case Officer: Liam Evans
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Franklin
Comment: No Observations
11/20/057 Location: Twenty-Two Services Limited, Bennett Road, Highbridge, TA9 4PW
Proposal: Proposed Change of Use from Office Accommodation (Use Class B1) to 3 No. Trade Counter Units (Use Class B2 & B8) (part retrospective)
Case Officer: Liam Evans
Applicant: Twenty-Two Services Limited
Comment: Members supported the application on the grounds that it was providing additional small business start-up space. The building had been empty for a couple of years as one big unit, so it is encouraging to see that potentially it will help small businesses develop through natural commercial growth.
11/20/058 Location: 16 Poplar Estate, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3AN
Proposal: Erection of a first floor extension over existing single storey extension (revised scheme).
Case Officer: Shanta Parsons
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Eryilmaz
Comment: No Observations
11/20/059 Location: 42 Oldway Place, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3LW
Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension to the rear (NE) and side (NW) elevations.
Case Officer: Amelia Elvé
Applicant: Mr C Haines
Comment: No Observations
11/20/060 Location: 21 Briar Close, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1HU
Proposal: Erection of a two storey extension to the side (North) elevation and erection of a front porch.
Case Officer: Amelia Elvé
Applicant: Mr S Nicholls
Comment: No Observations
11/20/062 Location: 78 Stoddens Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2DB
Proposal: Erection of a single storey extension (West) and extension of existing dormer window (West).
Case Officer: Liam Evans
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Roberts
Comment: No Observations
43/20/PC Applications considered under delegated authority
There were none.
44/20/PC Correspondence from the Clerk
No correspondence received
45/20/PC Date of Next meeting
It was noted that the next meeting of this committee will be held on Wednesday 29th July 2020 at 7pm.
The Chairman closed the meeting at 7:33pm