WEDMORE PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES of a Meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held at the Council Rooms, Grants Lane,
Wedmore
on Tuesday 7th December 2021 at 7.30.pm
Present: Mrs S Worrall (Chair), Mrs I Beacom, Mrs G Cousins, Mrs B James-Lloyd, Mr D Kirley,
Mr P Tinney.
In attendance – Mr R Pring (Clerk), Mr Lee Wright
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1. Apologies for absence – Mrs J Candy, Mrs P Costello, Mr D Cox, Mr A Smith
2. Declarations of Interest – Mr P Tinney declared an interest in 50/21/00118 being related to the
applicant and took no part in the discussions.
3. District Council members – Nil
4. Minutes. The minutes of the meeting held on 3rd November 2021 had been circulated. It was agreed
that they should be signed by the Chairman
The Chairman adjourned the meeting to allow Mr Wright to address the committee. The meeting then
resumed.
5. Planning Applications –
50/21/00098/EC
Proposal: Retention of temporary agricultural tied dwelling as a self contained tourism unit.
Location: Oak Tree Farm, Quab Lane, Pilcorn St, Wedmore BS28 4AR
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Coombes
COMMENT: No observations
50/21/00092/CM & 50/21/00093 (Listed Buildings)
Proposal: Retrospective application for the retention of existing conservatory.
Location: Christmas Cottage, Pilcorn St. Wedmore BS28 4AN
COMMENT: No observations
50/21/00096/CM
Proposal: Erection of timber fence to the NE elevation on site of existing hedge (to be demolished) .
Location: Pippins, Pilcorn St. Wedmore BS28 4AW
Applicant: Mr A Smith
COMMENT: No observations
50/21/00100/EC
Proposal: Change of use of function room to form 4 x guest bedroom suites,
Location: Swan Hotel, Wedmore BS28 4EQ
Applicant: Stay Original Company Ltd
COMMENT: Object. The closure of the function room would mean the loss of a valuable community asset and the
provision of four extra bedrooms would result in even more parked cars on the already congested village main
street.
50/21/00101/CM
Proposal: Erection of two storey extension to rear (NW) elevation and demolition of existing lean-to and garden
store..
Location: Coldnose House, Bagley, Wedmore BS28 4TG
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Becker
COMMENT: Object. The plans have not been significantly amended to mitigate the light pollution of the countryside.
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50/21/00106/CM
Proposal: Erection of orangery to the side (East) elevation on site of existing conservatory to be demolished and
conversion of existing flat roof to the (North) to a balcony..
Location: Panborough House, Panborough. Wells BA5 1PN
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Hembrow
COMMENT: No observations
50/21/00107/CM
Proposal: Erection of single storey extension to side (SE) elevation.
Location: Warren House, Pilcorn St, Wedmore BS28 4AW
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Wilson
COMMENT: No observations subject to confirmation of the boundary line of the property.
50/21/00108/CM
Proposal: Erection of a porch to front (NW) elevation .
Location: 3 Quab Lane Close, Wedmore BS28 4AT
Applicant: Moody
COMMENT: No observations
50/21/00110/EC
Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed change of use of agricultural building
top 1 dwelling and associated building operations .
Location: Barn at Totney Wick, Littlemoor Rd, Mark.
Applicant: Mr R Weight
COMMENT: Object. No flood assessment appears to have been carried out in relation to this application.
50/21/00112/DT
Proposal: Erection of a agricultural building for livestock
Location: Land to North of Teal Farm, Sand Wedmore BS28
Applicant: Caseley Farm Dairy
COMMENT: Support. The Council is pleased support this flourishing agricultural business.
SDC Decision
50/21/00113/CM
Proposal: Erection of a single storey rear (West) extension. Formation of loft conversion and installation of front
(East) and rear (West) dormer to include a balcony
Location: 25 Combe Batch Rise Wedmore BS28 4DT
Applicant: Mrs & Mrs Millar
COMMENT: Object. This proposed development is totally out of character with other properties in the road. It would
have a devastating effect on the street scene and the proposed balcony would be intrusive to neighbouring
properties.
50/21/00114/EC
Proposal: Variation of Condition 1 of Planning Permission 50/07/00057 (Retention of use of land to site caravan,
chalet, storage containers and chicken sheds) to remove the condition
Location: Land to East of Cribhouse Lane, Crickham Wedmore BS28
Applicant: Vowles
COMMENT: Support. The Council supports this application but only within the life time of the applicant.
SDC Decision
50/21/00115/EC
Proposal: Proposed replacement of existing single storey roof to the North elevation and the re-arrangement of
windows and doors to the North and West elevations
Location: Yorke House, Plud St, Wedmore BS28 4BQ
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Pilbeam
COMMENT: No observations
50/21/00117/JAB
Proposal: Reduce crown of Norway Maple by 25% by shortening lateral branches by 1m and 1.5m, thinning
crossing branches within the crown
Location: 29 St Medard Road, Wedmore BS28 4AY
Applicant: Agent
COMMENT: No observations providing Mrs Burton is content.
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50/21/00118/EC
Proposal: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed change of use of agricultural
building to a one dwelling and associated works
Location: Land at Stoughton Cross, Wedmore BS28 4QR
Applicant: Mr O Seymour
COMMENT: No observations
50/21/00120/JAB
Proposal: Fell two pine trees and reduction work to seven others.
Location: Laurel Bank, Sand Rd, Wedmore BS28 4BZ
Applicant: Agent
WPC Meeting Date 07/12/21
COMMENT: No observations providing Mrs Burton is content
6. Correspondence.
(a). It was noted that the following applications had been granted permission:-
50/21/00061/DT
Proposal: Erection of two storey rear (SE), single storey rear (SE) and side (North) extension..
Location: Woodside, Pilcorn St, Wedmore BS28 4AN
Applicant: Mr Weight
50/21/00065/EC
Proposal: Erection of holiday let on site of existing storage building (to be demolished)
Location: Mendip View, Combe Lane, Wedmore BS28 4DV
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Tucker
50/21/00077/CM
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear (North) extension and proposed first floor and rear (North) dormer
extension with roof alterations.
Location: Cherith, Mudgley Rd, Wedmore BS28 4DF
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Williams
50/21/00083/CM & 50/21/00084/CM (Listed buildings)
Proposal: Proposed installation of new loft access and enlargement of rear (East) dormer, also with repairs to the
roof, rainwater goods and walls.
Location: Blackford Cottage, High St, Blackford. Wedmore BS28 4NN
Applicant: Dr Smith
50/21/00091/JAB
Proposal: Fell one ornamental cherry.
Location: White Gates, Glanville Rd. Wedmore BS28 4AD
Applicant: Ms M Marinkovic
50/21/00094/CM
Proposal: Replacement of existing conservatory and erection of single storey porch to East elevation and
installation of dormer to the North elevation with internal alterations
Location: Yew Tree House, Mutton Lane, Wedmore BS28 4DS
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Hanson
50/21/00111/JAB
Proposal: Reduce pittosporum, coppice hazel and reduce bay tree
Location: Glendale, Church St St, Wedmore BS28 4AB
Applicant: Mrs M Cavanagh
(b).It was noted that the following applications had been refused:-
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7. Matters of Report and Items for the Next Meeting – Nil
8. .Date of next meeting – Wednesday 5th January at 7.30pm
There being no further business the meeting was declared closed at 8.25pm