Planning Applications
Planning Applications 2020
| Address | Proposal | Date received | Date due back | Decision of EPPC | Date sent back | Decision of MDC |
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Lower Easton Farm 2020/0350/FUL |
Erection of 4 poultry houses and associated works |
20/2/20 |
12/3/20 |
Recommend Refusal (concern about proximity to a residential property and considerations relating to this being within the 400m. zone) |
10/3/20
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Oaklands Farm 2020/1131/VRC
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Removal of Condition 1 of previous plan |
21/6/20 |
12/7/20 |
Recommend Approval (support proposals) |
10/7/20 |
5/11/21 Approval |
Lower Easton Farm 2020/0350/FUL
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Erection of 4 poultry houses - amendment |
24/6/20 |
15/7/20 |
Recommend Refusal (on the basis of proximity to residential site, including noise emission and environmental factors) |
10/7/20 |
29/9/21 Approval |
Lower Huxham Farm 2020/1408/FUL
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Creation of single access track between Lye Lane and Lower Huxham Farm |
27/7/20 |
17/8/20 |
Recommend Approval (with the proviso that the junction layout is approved by Highways) |
14/8/20 |
22/9/21 Refusal |
Lower Easton Farm 2020/0350/FUL |
Erection of 4 poultry houses and associated works |
30/9/20 |
14/10/20 |
The consensus is that the amended planting scheme does not negate the considerations given to the PC's opposition to the proposal, which depend on the proposed site of the unit too close to the Elbow Corner cottage with consequent environmental impact on the same. While the planting proposals are more extensive, they are a solution to the visual impact alone and will take many years to have the intended effect. The efforts of the applicant to deal with the visual impact are recognised. Note that one councillor supports the proposal. |
13/10/20 |
29/9/21 Approval with Conditions |
Coombe House 2020/2178/HSE |
Install modern Sewage Treatment Plant to replace existing Septic tank |
28/10/20 |
18/11/20 |
Recommend Approval This represents an improvement to the system. |
16/11/20 |
21/12/20 Approval with conditions |
Home Farm 2020/2614/TCA |
T1-T5 Yew Trees - Fell |
22/12/20 |
12/1/21 |
Recommend Approval Work will prevent damage to buildings |
5/1/21 |
TPO not required - No Objection 2/2/21 |
Pye Hill 2020/2538/FUL |
Erection of lambing and farm storage shed and construction of access track |
4/1/21 |
25/1/21 |
Recommend Approval This is for the successful use of an agricultural endeavour. The councillors suggested that the front height of the shed might be lowered. Sophie Farrell objected to this application on the basis of the size of the shed and the proximity to the neighbouring property. |
24/1/21 |
9/9/21 Refusal |
Yew Tree Farm 2020/2675/OTS |
Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved for the erection of 5 dwellings with details of layout and access |
13/1/21 |
3/2/21 |
Leave to Planning Officer The Applicant has fully adopted the suggestions of the Parish Council at a site meeting concerning this development; our response takes note of the concerns of residents regarding number of houses proposed, access, increased traffic, privacy issues, the planting scheme, foul waste plans and the lack of meaningful consultation with residents. |
1/2/21 |
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Lower Withial Farm 2020/2664/FUL |
Proposed conversion of 2 existing apartments into one dwelling and erection of a new dwelling house |
13/1/21 |
3/2/21 |
Recommend Refusal There is no agricultural or other business to justify a new dwelling on a greenfield site. All councillors supported the first part of the application to convert two apartments into one dwelling.
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1/2/21 |
Refusal 25/2/21 |
Lower Huxham Farm 2020/1408/FUL |
Creation of Single Access Track between Lye Lane and Lower Huxham Farm Amendment |
29/1/21 |
12/2/21 |
A number of local residents who use the junction regularly have raised issues which need to be resolved by the Council or by the Highways Authority. There are disputes over the ownership of land bordering the submitted plans for the visibility splays. There are also question marks over the accuracy of the submitted plans. The visibility needs to be carefully looked at, as safety is very important. It is noted the the amendments pertain to land in Ditcheat parish; one councillor and some residents dispute this. It was thought that these matters would be best left to the Planning Officer. |
12/2/21 |
22/9/21 Refusal |
Lower Huxham Farm 2020/1408/FUL |
Creation of Single Access Track between Lye Lane and Lower Huxham Farm Amendment |
24/5/21 |
7/6/21 |
East Pennard Parish Council suggests that the junction between Lye Lane and the A37 should be made as safe as possible, which will entail the removal of the ash tree overhanging the A37. Visibility to the north appears adequate. (It is noted that a hedge has been recently planted around the Highways bollard in the south west angle of the junction, and may represent an encroachment on Highways land.) The visibility splays of the proposed track junction with Lye Lane need clarification of extent. |
5/6/21 |
22/9/21 Refusal |
Land at Cockmill Lane 2021/1039/CLE |
Application for a certificate of lawful existing development for widening of existing vehicle entrance and track. |
9/6/21 |
30/6/21 |
17/8/21 Development is not lawful |
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Pennard Hill Farm 2021/1426/FUL |
Conversion of barn to create a 2 bed dwelling |
23/6/21 |
14/7/21 |
Recommend Approval Suitable use of redundant building |
14/7/21 |
30/3/22 Approval with Conditions |
Lower Huxham Farm 2018/3009/FUL |
The reinstatement and conversion of existing outbuildings together with the construction of a new barn to form a development to B1 (a) Class Use. (Reconsultation following Judicial Review) |
26/7/21 |
23/8/21 (Extension granted) |
Leave to Planning Officer East Pennard Parish Council does not have access to the findings of the Judicial Review, which together with a lack of expertise in understanding the complexities of this case, mean that a decision is not able to be made. There are also concerns amongst some parishioners about this application. |
23/8/21 |
21/9/21 Refusal |
Withial Hill Farm 2021/1546/HSE |
Demolition of existing extensions and construction of new, minor internal alterations, construction of covered garage to rear, replacement of decking with patio and construction of mitigation bat roost |
3/8/21 |
24/8/21 |
Recommend Approval This represents an improvement to the building as a whole |
23/8/21 |
15/12/21 Approval with Conditions |
Pennard Hill Farm |
Application for a Premises Licence |
9/8/21 |
6/9/21 |
Philippa Chambers, Pennard Hill Farm Ltd: Application for a Premises Licence This application was discussed at a meeting of East Pennard Parish Council on 19th August 2021. There were reservations regarding the extent of the hours requested. East Pennard Parish Council suggests the imposition of a restriction at midnight, rather than at 1am, due to the impact of noise on the village. |
2/9/21 |
21/9/21 Refusal |
Oaklands Farm 2021/2076/VRC |
Application to vary condition 1 (plans) of planning permission 2020/1131/VRC |
30/9/21 |
21/10/21 |
Leave to Planning Officer |
20/10/21 |
5/11/21 Approval with Conditions |
Coombe House 2021/1972/HSE |
Erection of side extension |
14/10/21 |
4/11/21 |
Leave to Planning Officer |
3/11/21 |
25/11/21 Approval |
Higher Withial Bungalow 2021/2663/VRC |
To remove condition 6 (agricultural workers occupation) of planning approval 101017/002 (erection of an agricultural workers dwelling) |
1/12/21 |
22/12/21 |
Recommend Refusal The Parish Council objects to the removal of the agricultural tie on Higher Withial bungalow as this is now the sole residential element of this farm following the sale of the farmhouse. There is a demonstrated need for agriculturally tied properties in the parish and potential purchasers in the area. |
21/12/21 |
Approval 2/2/22 |
The Lodge, Little Pennard 2021/2830/HSE |
Demolition of outbuildings to be replaced by erection of single outbuilding, erection of a gate to existing access and associated works |
10/1/22 |
31/1/22 |
Leave to the Planning Officer There were concerns over visibility on coming out onto the A37 from the Ditcheat direction. |
26/1/22 |
Withdrawn |
The Lodge, Lower Withial Farm |
Proposed diversion of footpath SM 9/28 |
17/1/22 |
14/2/22 |
Recommend Approval subject to the consent of the owner of the field |
26/1/22 |
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Land at Coombe Farm 2022/0479/FUL |
Erection of agricultural building for storage of fodder and machinery |
5/4/22 |
26/4/22 but extension granted until 20/5/22 |
Leave to the Planning Officer Concerns about road access, which is in the parish of East Pennard, were noted and discussed. The applicant stated that he is making improvements. |
20/5/22 |
13/6/22 Approval subject to conditions |
Travellers Rest, Fosseway 2022/0584/FUL |
Change of use and conversion of public house, managers flat and guest rooms to 2 dwellings with associated parking |
13/4/22 |
4/5/22 but extension granted until 20/5/22 |
Recommend Approval. It is an appropriate use for the building and has plenty of room for off-road parking in this capacity. Whilst recommending approval the council regrets the closing of another licensed premises. |
19/5/22 |
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The Lodge, Little Pennard 2022/0669/FUL |
Demolition of outbuildings to be replaced by erection of single outbuilding, erection of a gate to existing access and associated works |
17/5/22 |
7/6/22 |
Recommend Approval. The shed is a great improvement on what is there. There is some concern about the effect of planting a hedge on the visibility splay at the access from the Ditcheat road onto the A37. |
23/5/22 |
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Land off Easton Lane 2022/1067/FUL |
Installation of additional spares container and repositioning of existing spares container |
8/6/22 |
29/6/22 but extension until 15/7/22 |
Recommend Approval. This provides necessary equipment for the operation of the site. |
12/7/22 |
18/7/22 Approval |
The Hay Loft, Huxham Farm 2022/1095/CLE |
Application for a certificate of lawful existing development for deviations from planning permission ref.112446/004 |
14/6/22 |
5/7/22 but extension until 15/7/22 |
Leave to the Planning Officer There was a query about the suitability of the existing treatment plan. There was another query as to whether Mendip District Council had taken note of the alterations to the original conditions. |
12/7/22 |
30/9/22 Development is lawful |
The Old Thatch, Parbrook 2022/1348/HSE |
Erection of single storey side extension following demo of lean-to garage/utility. Insertion of 3 rooflights, new doorway and replacement of door (retrospective). |
18/7/22 |
8/8/22 |
Leave to Planning Officer |
5/8/22 |
6/9/22 Approval with Conditions |
The Old Thatch, Parbrook 2022/1349/LBC |
Erection of single storey side extension following demo of lean-to garage/utility. Insertion of 3 rooflights, new doorway and replacement of door (retrospective). |
18/7/22 |
8/8/22 |
Leave to Planning Officer This is a very rare surviving example of a cob construction building. |
5/8/22 |
22/11/22 Approval with Conditions |
Pennard Hill Farm, Stickleball Lane 2022/1060/FUL |
Change of use and conversion of existing barn (agricultural) to commercial kitchen/event space (class E) |
30/8/22 |
20/9/22 |
Leave to Planning Officer |
20/9/22 |
18/11/22 Approval with Conditions |
Oakleigh, Fosse Way 2022/1734/REM |
Application fior approval of reserved matters following outline approval 2020/1111/OTA for the erction of one 2 storey dwelling house and double garage/store |
13/9/22 |
4/10/22 |
Recommend Approval This will replace an existing mobile home |
1/10/22 |
31/10/22 Approval with Conditions |
Pennard Hill Farm 2022/1720/FUL |
Change of use of existing agricultural barn to residential dwelling |
27/9/22 |
18/10/22 |
Leave to Planning Officer |
2/10/22 |
29/11/22 Approval with Conditions |
Land at Evercreech Junction 2022/1974/FUL |
Erection of free-standing lighting columns/lamp posts |
6/10/22 |
27/10/22 |
Recommend Approval No objections provided no sideways glare from lamps |
27/10/22 |
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Land at Cockmill 2022/2039/FUL |
Erection of a raised 'tree house' dwelling for holiday accommodation |
7/11/22 |
28/11/22 |
Leave to Planning Officer Some concerns:
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23/11/22 |
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The Old Rectory, Wraxall Lane 2022/1827/TCA |
Tree work |
1/12/22 |
22/12/22 |
Recommend Approval Enables necessary works to trees and thereby prevents damage to adjoining building |
8/12/22 |
16/12/22 Approval |
Glastonbury Festival 2022/2458/FUL |
Proposed mixed use comprising: (i) continuing agricultural use (ii) continuation of annual festival on a permanent basis; (iii) continuation of the annual Pilton Party; (iv) camping event to take place during fallow festival years; (v) permanent regularisation of pyramid structure and festival storage building; and (vi) provision of areas to accommodate the temporary festival workforce. |
21/12/22 |
31/1/23 |
Recommend Refusal REASONS FOR REFUSAL |
27/01/23 |
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Vale View, Pye Hill 2023/0098/FUL |
Conversion of existing workshop to create ancillary/holiday letting accommodation |
30/01/23 |
20/02/23 |
Recommend Approval This is an appropriate use of an old building providing business opportunities for the owners |
18/2/23 |
Refusal 28/4/23 |
Glastonbury Festival 2022/2458/FUL |
Proposed mixed use comprising: (i) continuing agricultural use (ii) continuation of annual festival on a permanent basis; (iii) continuation of the annual Pilton Party; (iv) permanent regularisation of pyramid structure and festival storage building; and (v) provision of areas to accommodate the temporary festival workforce. (amended description and plans 06.02.2023) |
07/02/23 |
21/02/23 |
Recommend Refusal Response of East Pennard Parish Council (EPPC) to amendments to the planning application 2022/2458/FUL East Pennard Parish Council recommends refusal of this application. As the amendments to the proposal do not apply to any of the comments made previously, East Pennard Parish Council sees no reason to change these comments, but understand and have no objection to dropping the proposals to have no campsite in fallow years. EPPC is disappointed with the response of Glastonbury Festival Events Limited (GFEL) to their concerns. GFEL said they would consider these comments, in particular the requirement to remove equipment in the vicinity of East Pennard within 28 days. If this is a condition of approval, can you please discuss this with EPPC. EPPC is also disappointed that no-one from GFEL came to the meeting to discuss their amendments. Therefore the original five comments still stand together with an additional point. EPPC recommends refusal for the following reasons: 1. The application site is 700 acres larger than that approved in the previous temporary approval granted in 2009 (2009/0127) and that was renewed in 2016. The application cannot be for "continuing use" for this new acreage outside the previously temporary red line area as there is no permitted planning use, especially on the new agricultural land now included. 5. The village of East Pennard is ignored with no explanation in the application, as required in a planning application, as to where and how the increased traffic from Worthy View will access the site. 6. East Pennard Parish Council notes that the application boundary red line does not include the entirety of the established area occupied by the Worthy View campsite, part of which, as does an area within the defined application area, extend onto that of the Brue watershed and therefore requires monitoring in that respect, which is not accommodated in the GFEL submissions. |
21/2/23 |
Approval 3/4/23 |
Pennard House 2023/0242/TCA |
T1 Beech fell |
14/2/23 |
7/3/23 |
Recommend Approval This tree is dead and dangerous. As it is a significant hazard, it should be removed as a matter of urgency. |
18/2/23 |
TCA Approval 21/3/23 |
Lower Easton Farm 2023/0628/FUL |
Proposed siting of a temporary agricultural workers dwelling house. |
17/4/23 |
8/5/23 Extension until 25/5/23 |
Leave to the Planning Officer There was a query as to whether the dwelling house could be sited in a different place. |
25/5/23 |
Approval 5/7/23
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Batch Farm 2023/0653/FUL |
Erection of stable block |
24/4/23 |
15/5/23 Extension until 25/5/23 |
Recommend Approval There was a query about the eaves height on the plan |
25/5/23 |
Approval 6/6/23 |
Little Pennard Farm 2023/0698/PAF |
Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Building to rental/storage unit |
26/4/23 |
25/5/23 |
Recommend Refusal The parish council refused on the grounds that access to the main road, A37, is dangerous |
25/5/23 |
Prior Approval Refused 13/6/23 |
Withial Farm 2023/0879/HSE |
Single storey extension to rear, new bi-folding doors to rear elevation |
19/5/23 |
9/6/23 |
Recommend Approval |
26/05/23 |
Approval 13/7/23 |
The Lodge, Lower Withial Farm 2023/1009/HSE |
Alterations to the existing hipped roof to form gable end, new chimney flue and front porch |
7/6/23 |
28/6/23 |
Recommend Approval |
28/6/23 |
14/8/23 Approval |
Pye Hill 2023/1138/FUL |
Erection of agricultural storage building, creation of track and the retention of the widening of access |
28/6/23 |
19/7/23 extension until 10/8/23 |
Leave to Planning Officer This has been a contentious site in the past |
11/8/23 |
6/10/23 Approval |
Yew Tree Farm 2023/1289/PAA |
Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 2no. dwelling houses (Class C3) and for associated operational development. (Resubmission of 2023/0451/PAA). |
11/7/23 |
No response due as notification only |
31/8/23 Prior Approval Required and Given |
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Great Rusham 2023/1353/LBC |
Repairs to 2 beam ends |
28/7/23 |
18/8/23 |
Recommend Approval |
11/8/23 |
22/9/23 Approval |
Batch Farm 2023/1689/FUL |
Erection of a fodder and machinery outbuilding |
11/9/23 |
2/10/23 extension until 26/10/23 |
Recommend Approval The building is necessary for the function of the smallholding |
27/10/23 |
30/10/23 Approval |
Vale View 2023/1973/FUL |
Conversion of existing domestic store to create 1 holiday let and creation of new vehicular access (Resubmission of 2023/0098/FUL) |
20/10/23 |
10/11/23 |
Recommend Approval This is an appropriate use of an old building providing business opportunities for the owners |
27/10/23 |
19/12/23 Approval |
4 Somerleaze Cottages 2024/0030/HSE |
2 storey side extension |
8/1/24 |
29/1/24 |
Leave to Planning Officer |
19/01/24 |
26/2/24 Approval with conditions |
Coombe Farm 2024/0107/AGB |
Application for prior notification of agricultural development for a proposed building |
5/2/24 |
No date as notification only |
20/2/24 Prior Approval Required and Given |
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Evercreech Junction 2024/0352/FUL |
Erection of 3 additional free-standing lighting column/lamp posts |
6/3/245/3/24 |
27/3/24 Extension to 29/3/24 |
Recommend Refusal East Pennard Parish Council sees no need for additional lighting in a low stacking area. |
28/3/24 |
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Evercreech Junction 2024/0374/VRC |
Application to remove Condition 4 of planning approval 2019/2006/FUL |
5/3/24 |
26/3/24 Extension to 29/3/24 |
Recommend Refusal East Pennard Parish Council originally agreed to Condition 4 and sees no reason to overturn this condition. EPPC would also like the Planning Officer to check that the landscaping work required as part of the original list of conditions has been carried out. |
28/3/24 |
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Hillview, Parbrook 2024/0129/HSE |
Proposed single storey rear, kitchen extension, first floor extension over existing, attached garage. Conversion of garage to habitable space. |
12/3/24 |
2/4/24 |
Leave to Planning Officer East Pennard Parish Council would like the Planning Officer to ensure that the next door neighbour retains their right to privacy. |
28/3/24 |
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Pennard House 2024/0463/HSE |
Remove existing conservatory and replace with new |
15/3/24 |
5/4/24 |
Recommend Approval This is a necessary reconstruction of a derelict structure |
28/3/24 |
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Pennard House 2024/0464/LBC |
Remove existing conservatory and replace with new |
15/3/24 |
5/4/24 |
Recommend Approval This is a necessary reconstruction of a derelict structure |
28/3/24 |
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Pembrooke House 2024/0491/HSE |
Demolition of single storey parts including porch and erection of extensions and alterations |
20/3/24 |
10/4/24 |
Leave to Planning Officer East Pennard Parish Council has concerns about potential over-development and about whether neighbours have been properly consulted. |
28/3/24 |
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Evercreech Junction 2024/0561/FUL |
Erection of 2 buildings, portable facilities with an area for parking and vehicle manoeuvring |
8/4/24 |
29/4/24 |
Recommend Refusal East Pennard Parish Council strongly objects to this proposal and recommends refusal of permission for this application for the following reasons. The bund was originally created to prevent view of the Evercreech Junction industrial complex from Ditcheat to the southwest of it, the idea being that trees and shrubs would be planted on the western side of the bund as a barrier. This application for buildings to be erected on the top of the bund is in complete conflict with the idea of having tree cover to act as a screen as activities and light would still be visible despite the vegetation. This proposal is totally against the original intent and consents given for the bund. There are many dwellings in the Ditcheat area with direct lines of sight, 67 within 1000 metres of this site, so visual impact is a significant factor. EPPC strongly opposes this application. |
28/4/24 |
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Happy Landings 2024//0605/FUL |
Erection of replacement cattery buildings |
10/4/24 |
1/5/24 |