When Somerset West and Taunton Council (SW+TC), the local planning authority, receives a planning application relating to a proposed development within the Parish, a period of consultation where views on the proposed development can be expressed follows. The formal consultation period will normally last for 21 days, and SW+TC must consult with the Parish Council as a statutory consultee.
The Planning Applications relating to the Parish received are summarised in the table below including the planning application number, a description of the application, the date of the West Monkton Planning Committee meeting that considered the application (if applicable), the date of the West Monkton Parish Council meeting when the response to the application was approved and the response submitted to SW+T C.
The West Monkton Planning Committee is made up of all Parish Councillors and meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm at the Brittons Ash Community Hall (when required). Copies of the agendas from the Committee meetings are available below:
| Date of meeting | Agenda |
| 2nd June 2020 (Virtual) | Agenda2june2020 |
| 5th May 2020 (Virtual) | Agenda |
| 7th April 2020 (Virtual) | Agenda |
| 3rd March 2020 | Agenda |
| 4th February 2020 | Agenda |
| 7th January 2020 | Agenda |
| 3rd December 2019 | Agenda |
| 5th November 2019 | Agenda |
| 1st October 2019 | Agenda |
| 3rd September 2019 | Agenda |
| 6th August 2019 | Agenda |
| 2nd July 2019 | Agenda |
| 4th June 2019 | Agenda |
| 2nd April 2019 | Agenda |
| 5th March 2019 | Agenda |
| 5th February 2019 | Agenda |
| 2nd January 2019 | Agenda |
| 4th December 2018 | Agenda |
| 6th November 2018 | Agenda |
| 3rd October 2018 | Agenda |
| 4th September 2018 | Agenda |
| 1st August 2018 | Agenda |
| 4th July 2018 | Agenda |
| 6th June 2018 | Agenda |
| 2nd May 2018 | Agenda |
| 3rd April 2018 | Agenda |
| 7th March 2018 | Agenda |
| 7th February 2018 | Agenda |
| 5th December 2017 | Agenda |
| 7th November 2017 | Agenda |
| 4th October 2017 | Agenda |
| 6th September 2017 | Agenda |
| 1st August 2017 | Agenda |
| 4th July 2017 | Agenda |
Further information about all of these planning applications is available on the TDBC website by clicking here and searching for the application using the application numbers below.
2020 Applications:
| Planning Application Number | Description of Application | WM Planning Committee Date | WM Parish Council Date | Parish Council Response to the Application |
| 06/19/0062 | Change of use of dairy buildings from agricultural to agricultural and commercial equestrian with internal fitting of stables, indoor manege and for the storage of trailers at Gotton Farm, Gotton Lane, Gotton, Cheddon Fitzpaine | 7th January 2020 | 14th January 2020 | commentsonapplication48190062 |
| 06/19/0069 | Approval of reserved matters following outline application 48/16/0033 for the erection of 105 No. dwellings with landscaping, highways and associated works for Phases 2 and 3 on land at Hartnells Farm, Monkton Heathfield | 7th January 2020 | 14th January 2020 | commentsonapplication48190069phase2and3Hartnells |
| 06/19/0071 | Erection of extension to garage at Hawksview, Church Hill, West Monkton | 7th January 2020 | 14th January 2020 | commentsonapplication48190071 |
| 06/19/0072 | Erection of 2 No. dwellings with detached garages and access thereto on land to the rear of Springdale, 41 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield. | 7th January 2020 | 14th January 2020 | commentsonapplication48190072 |
| 48/19/0067 | Erection of two-storey and single storey extension to rear elevation at Hydeaway, Bathpool. Parish Council supports this application. | 4th February 2020 | 11th February 2020 | Parish Council supports this application. |
| 48/20/0001 | Erection of a timber agricultural building for storage of feed and hay at Oaklands, Cheddon Fitzpaine Road, Goosenford, Cheddon Fitzpaine. | 4th February 2020 | 11th February 2020 | Parish Council supports this application |
| 48/19/0065 | Change of use of land from agricultural to canine activity training facility on land at Cherry Grove Rise, Yalway Road, West Monkton. | 4th February 2020 | – | Parish Council Comments |
| 48/20/0007 | Notification to fell two Cherry trees and to carry out management works to a group of Lime trees, two Cherries and one Birch within West Monkton Conservation Area at Limewood, Blundells Lane, West Monkton | 3rd March 2020 | 10th March 2020 | Parish Council comment: Noted, okay. |
| 48/20/0006/A | Display of a total of 17. No advertisements, (4 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 2 No. internally illuminated signs and 11 No. non-illuminated various signs including poster frames, banner frame, menu boards, barrier, header signage, exit sign, welcome sign, tenant panel and key sellers) at Coast Coffee, Hankridge Way, Taunton. | 3rd March 2020 | 10th March 2020 | Parish Council Comment: The Parish Council is not able to support this application based on the overall height of the new external display sign, which is higher than the existing external sign on the roof of the building. The building is not in need of repair, this is a rebranding exercise which, by its use of more new man-made materials is contrary to the spirit of the Climate and Ecological Emergency declarations made by SCC, SWTC and West Monkton Parish Council. Discarded materials should be recycled or repurposed. |
| 48/20/0008 | Erection of 4 No. detached dwellings with associated works on land to the south of The Coach House, Sidbrook, West Monkton (amended scheme to 48/18/0055). | 3rd March 2020 | 10th March 2020 | Parish Council comments: The chalet bungalows granted permission in application 48/18/0055) were of an acceptable height to the Parish Council. The four new buildings proposed are much higher, one is shown in the artist’s impression to be 2.5 storeys, which is too high. The Parish Council takes issue with the Planning Statement, which states the difference in height is negligible, by examination of the elevations and drawings submitted. Whilst the Parish Council remains keen to encourage individuality of architectural design, the four designs submitted are rather too industrial and a long way from being ‘in keeping’ with the dwellings to the south of the site and other individual recent new builds in the area (e.g. the development of four houses at Summercourt, Dosters Lane). The Parish Council notes an HRA is required to ensure the bats from SAC Hestercombe remain protected: the PC also questions if the amount of glass proposed in the four dwellings cumulatively will be contra to WM & CF Neighbourhood Plan Policy R1 ‘Dark Skies’. The dwellings are large, the centre of the site has no hedges in it, and the Parish Council observes that there will be a lot of overlooking of the properties from one to the other. The Parish Council seeks confirmation that the covenant on the land which prevented houses being built on it has been revoked. |
| 48/20/0009 | Erection of first floor roof extension and conversion of loft at Cheldon, 29 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield | 3rd March 2020 | 10th March 2020 | The Parish Council supports this application. |
| 48/20/0014 | Erection of single storey extensions to the side and rear with external alterations, installation of digital drive thru signage and overhead canopies with installation of drive thru booths and digital customer order displays at McDonalds, Herons Gate, Taunton. | 10th March 2020 | The Parish Council is aware of the commercial need to re-brand from time to time, but would strongly recommend that the discarded materials are recycled or repurposed. | |
| 48/20/0011/A | Display of 2 No. internally illuminated customer order displays (COD) and 4 No. internally illuminated freestanding signs at McDonalds, Heron Gate, Taunton | 10th March 2020 | The Parish Council is aware of the commercial need to re-brand from time to time, but would strongly recommend that the discarded materials are recycled or repurposed. | |
| 48/20/0020 | Erection of a two-storey extension to the side of 6 Gotton Cottages, Cheddon Fitzpaine. | 5th May 2020 | 12th May 2020 | Parish Council comment: the off white render stated in materials used would not sit well against what is a typically traditional Quantock Stone cottage, and the Parish Council would not support the application if white render remains, as it would totally alter the very local street scene of the three dwellings on this lane and the visual amenity – looking from the cross roads, the off white render of the end wall would totally dominate the aspect. It is recognised that Quantock stone is not readily available as the quarry is now closed, and look alike substitutes may well look worse, therefore it is suggested that a different finish more sympathetic to the Quantock Stone should be proposed such as timber cladding or rough cast lime. The window finish is not defined – it is assumed they would be uPVC? It is strongly recommended that the Planning Committee should make a site visit to understand the very traditional appearance of the cluster of cottages situated at this back entrance to Hestercombe, and originally part of the Hestercombe estate. In view of the proximity of Hestercombe, and the WM & CF Neighbourhood Plan policy R1, it is required that external lighting should be only of warm white LED. |
2019 Applications:
| Planning Application Number | Description of Application | WM Planning Committee Date | WM Parish Council Date | Parish Council Response to the Application |
| 08/19/0001 | Application for approval of reserved matters following outline application 08/10/0024 in respect of the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of 237 No. dwellings with associated works on land off Nerrols Drive, Taunton | 5th February 2019 | 12th February 2019 | WMPC comments on 08190001 |
| 48/19/0002 | Erection of double garage at Summercourt, Dosters Lane, West Monkton. | 5th February 2019 | 12th February 2019 | No Comment |
| 48/19/0004 | Variation of condition Nos, 02 approved plans, 03 parking/turning areas/ 09 surface water drainage and 12 landscaping of application 48/18/0063 at Plot 1 Court Gardens, land to the south of Summercourt, Dosters Lane, West Monkton. (Retention of works already undertaken) | 5th February 2019 | 12th February 2019 | No Comment |
| 48/19/0008 and 49/19/0011 | Erection of a glasshouse within walled garden at Marlows West Monkton | 5th March 2019 | 12th March 2019 | The Parish Council supported the granting of permission |
| 48/19/0010 | Erection of single storey extension to rear and replacement of garage at Sidlea, 95 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield | 5th March 2019 | 12th March 2019 | The Parish Council has no comment to make on this application. |
| 38/19/0071/LDO | Amendment to Application 38/17/0205 for Nexus 25 Local Development Order – amendment to Master plan to reflect further detailed highways and infrastructure design. PC Comment: noted. | 2nd April 2019 | 9th April 2019 | Noted |
| 48/19/0007 | Change of use of annexe to holiday let with conversion of outbuildings at Coombe Farm, Coombe Lane, West Monkton. PC Comment: support. | 2nd April 2019 | 9th April 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission |
| 48/19/0009/LB | Internal alterations including the removal of sections of walls and lightwells at Creech Castle, The Keep, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool. | 2nd April 2019 | 9th April 2019 | No comment |
| 48/19/0012 | Conversion of 2 No flats into 4 No flats at Stable Cottage, Creech Castle, Bridgwater Road. PC Comment: | 2nd April 2019 | 9th April 2019 | Materials need to match existing, particularly windows which need to be in character with the building because it lies within the curtilage of a listed building. |
| 48/19/0017 | Erection of single storey extensions and construction of first floor extension with flat top dormers at Hawkridge, Red Hill, West Monkton. Householder application. PC Comment: support. | 2nd April 2019 | 9th April 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission |
| 48/19/0001 | Erection of single storey extension to the rear and porch to the front of 7 Richards Crescent Monkton Heathfield – householder application. | 2nd April 2019 | 9th April 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission, need to use materials to match existing. |
| 48/19/0019 | Erection of double garage at Summercourt Dosters Lane West Monkon. | – | 9th April 2019 | No comment |
| 38/19/0129 | Further development of Nerrols, 347 houses of Lyngford Lane | – | 14th May 2019 | |
| 48/19/0018 | Erection of single storey extension at Jesmondene, Goosenford | – | 14th May 2019 | No comment |
| 48/19/0020 | Replacement of conservatory with garden room and erection of two storey extension to side of 31 Farriers Green. | – | 14th May 2019 | No comment |
| 48/19/0021 | Variation of conditions at Summercourt, plot 1 Court Gardens. | – | 14th May 2019 | No comment |
| 48/19/0024 | Variation of condition No 02 (approved plans) of application 48/17/0049 at 154 Bridgwater Road, Taunton | – | 14th May 2019 | No comment |
| 48/19/0023/A | Display of 5 No. non-illuminated panel village signs in various locations in West Monkton Parish, West Monkton. | – | 14th May 2019 | The Parish Council support the granting of permission. |
| 48/19/0022 | Alterations to entrance with variation to Section 106 agreement for change of use for permitted range of goods which can be sold at Unit 2 Hankridge Way, Taunton. | 4th June 2019 | 11th June 2019 | The Parish Council support the granting of permission. |
| 48/10/0027 (resubmission of 48/18/0032) | 48/19/0027 Outline planning permission with some matters reserved (except for access and layout) for the erection of 2 No. detached dwellings in the garden to the rear of Nigella, Church Lane, West Monkton (resubmission of 48/18/0032). | 4th June 2019 | 11th June 2019 | The elevations of the proposed dwellings show at least 3.5 metres drop from north to south which indicates the steepness of the site: its not possible from the drawings to accurately assess the extent of overlooking because insufficient detail has been provided in the dwelling plans. The rotation of the dwellings through 90 degrees does not address the issues on which the application 48/18/0032 was refused. The dwellings are two storey which is not appropriate for the site. Anything more than single storey would be unsuitable for the area, and the current submission represents overdevelopment. The Parish Council recommends refusal as this submission doesn’t adequately address the reasons for refusal of 48/18/0032. |
| 48/19/0015 | Change of use of canal boat to cafe at Bathpool Marina, Bathpool. | – | 11th June 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission. |
| 48/19/0025 | Replacement of lean to structures at the north and east sides with construction of first floor to garage and outbuilding at Renfrew Cottage, Gotton Lane, Goosenford | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission and has the following comments to make on the application. Similar materials should be used. For example, stone should be used to enlarge the existing stone wall. The wall should also be pointed in a similar style. |
| 48/19/0028 | Erection of a single storey extension and a detached garage / storage / hobby room with change of use of land to domestic curtilage at Oaklands, Goosenford, Cheddon Fitzpaine | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission and has the following comments to make on the application. The garage / hobby room has to be ancillary to the existing property. There should be appropriate planting of trees as the new garage building will be visible from the highway. |
| 48/19/0029 | Erection of a single storey extension to the side of East Lea, 93 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission. |
| 48/19/0030/T | Application to carry out management works to one Lucumbe Oak included in Taunton Deane Borough (west Monkton no.1) Tree Preservation Order 1998 at Marlows, West Monkton. | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission |
| 48/19/0031 | Replacement of conservatory with the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 9 Farriers Green, Monkton Heathfield | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission. |
| 48/19/0035 | Erection of a single storey rear extension to garage and conversation of loft with dormer window to side elevation at 29 Mead Way, Monkton Heathfield | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council objects to the granting of permission and has the following comments to make. The proposed dormer window is no in keeping with the existing street scene. The chimney needs to be extended to ridge height as the chimney’s proximity to the velux window is too close in the current proposal. If permission was grated for the proposal it would set a precedent for future similar applications. |
| 48/19/0036 and 37 | Erection of a stable block at Glebe Court, West Monkton | 6th August 2019 | Parish Council comments: | |
| 48/19/0039 | Replacement of garden room and roof terrace with two storey rear extension and erection of two storey extension and single storey extension to the front of Goosenford Lodge, Goosenford, Cheddon Fitzpaine. | 6th August 2019 | – | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission for this application. The elevation of the single storey garage facing the road through Goosenford should be of reconstituted stone to match the existing. |
| 48/19/0043 | Erection of extension to garage to form garden room with alterations to driveway at 18 Aginhills Drive, West Monkton | 6th August 2019 | – | Parish Council comments: |
| 48/19/0041/A | Display of No. 2 non-illuminated fascia signs on steel poles at the junction of the M5 and A358, West Monkton | 6th August 2019 | 13th August 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission. |
| 48/19/0046 | Erection of a tractor and garden implement store at Marlows, The Street, West Monkton | 3rd September 2019 | 10th September 2019 | Parish Council comments:
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| 1st October 2019 | – | Extra information: The new information provided by the applicant alleviates the concerns expressed by the Parish Council about trees in the vicinity, including measures being taken to protect tree roots during construction and afterwards. The Parish Council remains concerned about the size of the tractor store which is in its dimensions (6m x12m) and design a large agricultural shed. It is noted that no services are included in the shed’s design/presentation in this application. In view of the WM & CF Neighbourhood Plan Dark Skies Policy(R1) it is required that should lighting be installed at a future date, it must be directional LED lighting both inside the shed (because of the Yorkshire boarding) and outside. | ||
| 48/19/0047 | Two storey side extension at Hawksview, Church Hill, West Monkton. | 3rd September 2019 | 10th September 2019 | The Parish Council wishes to support this application and is sympathetic to the limitations of the site. However, the extension proposed will be visible from the street scene, and it is believed that the property lies within the conservation area of West Monkton. |
| 48/19/0050 | Removal of conservatory and lean-to extension with the erection of single storey extension to rear and side of dwelling house at 82 Bridgwater Road, Bathpool. | 1st October 2019 | – | Parish Council supports this application. |
| 48/19/0055 | Display of 4 No. internally illuminated digital freestanding signs and 1 No. internally illuminated digital booth sign at McDonald’s Restaurant, Heron Gate, Taunton | 5th November 2019 | 12th November 2019 | No comment |
| 48/19/0057 | Application for variation of Condition 10 of planning permission granted in 2004. | 5th November 2019 | 12th November 2019 | No comment |
| 48/19/0058 | Erection of single storey extensions to the side and rear of Pippins, Sidbrook, West Monkton | – | 12th November 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission |
| 48/19/0060 | Conversion and extension to garage to form ancillary accommodation at Tawarri, 14 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield | – | 12th November 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission |
| 48/19/0053 | Display of 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs at Unit 3, Heron Gate Office Park, Taunton. | 3rd December 2019 | 10th December 2019 | The Parish Council has no comment on this application. |
| 48/19/0059 | Outline planning permission with all matters reserved (except for access) for the erection of 1 No. detached dwelling in the garden to the rear of Nigella, Church Lane, West Monkton | – | 10th December 2019 | Parish Council comments |
| 48/19/0066 | Erection of 1 No. detached dwelling with integral garage and associated works at Woodlands, Sidbrook Orchard, Monkton Heathfield | – | 10th December 2019 | Parish Council Comments |
2018 Applications:
| Planning Application Number | Description of Application | WM Planning Committee Date | WM Parish Council Date | Parish Council Response to the application |
| 48/17/0064 | Erection of extension to rear of garage, installation of cctv system, replacement of shed with glasshouse, and replacement of side boundary gate at The Old Dairy, Dyers Lane, Bathpool. | 7th February 2018 | 13th February 2018 | The Parish Council supports this application |
| 48/17/0065/LB | Erection of extension to rear of garage, installation of cctv system, replacement of shed with glass house and replacement of side boundary gate at The Old Dairy, Dyers Lane, Bathpool | 7th February 2018 | 13th February 2018 | |
| 48/18/0001/T | Application to carry out management works to one oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton) Tree Preservation Order 1973 at Oak House, Monkton Heights, West Monkton (TD47). | 7th February 2018 | 13th February 2018 | The Parish Council supports this application |
| 48/18/0003 | Erection of single storey extension, installation of lounge bay window and dormer window extension to the rear of Meadowlea, 35 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield | 7th February 2018 | 13th February 2018 | The Parish Council supports this application – use matching materials |
| 48/18/0004 | Replacement of garden shed with building attached to detached garage at 34 Mead Way, Monkton Heathfield | Not considered | 13th March 2018 | The Parish Council has no objection to the application. |
| 48/18/0008 | Variation of condition No 2 (approved plans) of application 48/17/0003 at Torrington, Goosenford, Taunton | 7th March 2018 | 13th March 2018 | The application is not in keeping with the street scene. The first application 48/17/0003 made a good attempt to blend with the street scene: however, the addition of dormers and windows and the change to the elevation will make the building stand out in an obtrusive manner. The proposals will produce a three storey building (at the top of the hill) in a settlement area of mostly single and some two storey buildings. Without a floor plan of the roof space for reference, the need for windows which clearly overlook the neighbours is questionable. The three front dormers look right across the road and down into the opposite property. |
| 48/18/0009 | Erection of detached dwelling with associated works to the rear of 41 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield | 7th March 2018 | 13th March 2018 | The application location lies directly on a bat hunting corridor (verified by local reports), therefore the flying and feeding route would be disrupted. The Parish Council requests appropriate directional lighting to take this into account. The Parish Council wishes to stress that only one single dwelling should be allowed on this plot. |
| 48/18/0012 | Erection of 14 no. access staircases and platforms to provide access to storage containers at Easystore Southwest, land to west of Creech Castle, Bridgwater Road, Taunton. | 3rd April 2018 | 10th April 2018 | Planning Application Response |
| 48/18/0015 | Display of 10no internally illuminated fascia signs at Hollywood Bowl Heron Gate | 3rd April 2018 | 10th April 2018 | The Parish Council makes no comment on this appplication |
| 48/18/0006 | Erection of 1 No. dwelling, double garage and associated woks in the garden to the south of Summercourt, Dosters Lane, West Monkton. | 3rd April 2018 | 10th April 2018 | On the site there is a large, mature tree, is there a TPO on it? If the tree is not protected, WMPC wishes to record its disappointment that the proposal indicates the removal of such a mature specimen. WMPC recommends that no dormers are to be added to the proposed dwelling. The proposed dwelling should be built of materials that are in keeping with the character of the surrounding buildings. |
| 48/18/0011 | Erection of agricultural building for storage of machinery and fodder to land to the west of Warwick House, Sidbrook, Monkton Heathfield. | N/A | 10th April 2018 | The current location will derive the next-door dwelling (Warwick House) of the sunset. Because of this, and the fact that the current position of the proposed building would cause it to be very imposing on the street scene, West Monkton Parish Council recommends that the building is moved back from the road and further into the plot. This will also minimise the effect of the large expanse of black bitumen roof. The Parish Council recommends that the building should be screened from the road side. West Monkton Parish Council would prefer to see a green or grey roof rather than a black one. |
| 48/18/0019 | Application to fell and replace one maple tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton No.4) Tree Preservation Order 1989 at 4 St Quintin Park(TD450) | N/A | 10th April 2018 | Supports the application and suggests a replacement planting of a slower growing tree e.g. oak. |
| 48/18/0014 | Installation of a heat pump unit for central heating on garage roof (retention of works already undertaken) at Glenrose, 89 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield. | 2nd May 2018 | 8th May 2018 | The street scene is affected by the installation. It is suggested that the heat pump unit is turned through an appropriate degree (applicant suggested 30 degrees) to diminish the sound and direct it into trees. The Parish Council recommends that acoustic louvres are fitted around the heat pump unit to reduce the sound and to turn the heat pump through 90 degrees which would not reduce air flow, but which would reduce the impact on the street scene. The Parish Council would support the written recommendation from the TDBC Environmental Health Officer who attended the property. |
| 08/17/0040 | Gladman application for land at Pyrland Farm. | 2nd May 2018 | 8th May 2018 | Planning Application Comments |
| 48/18/0020 | Installation of a mezzanine floor at Unit 2 Hankridge Way, Taunton. | 2nd May 2018 | 8th May 2018 | Parish Council has ‘No Comment’ |
| 48/18/0017 and 18/LB | Refurbishment and conversion of barns to residential accommodation at Walford gardens Mews Barns, Walford Cross | 6th June 2018 | 12th June 2018 | Please ensure materials used match the existing materials; Parish Council supports this application. |
| 48/18/0026 | Proposed alterations to Pedestrian and Vehicular Access/Manoeuvring/Parking Facilities, Reinstatement of Highway Frontage Open Surface Water Drainage Channel and Replacement of Highway Frontage Boundary Fence/Hedging together with Change of Use of Agricultural Land and Buildings to Class B1(Office) and B8(Storage and Distribution) (Retention of works already undertaken) at Hyde Egg Farm, Hyde Lane, Bathpool. | 6th June 2018 | 12th June 2018 | Planning Comments: 48180026 |
| 48/18/0028/LB | Listed building consent for the replacement of cement-based render with lime based render at 6 Walford House, Bridgwater Road, West Monkton TA2 8QW. | 6th June 2018 | 12th June 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application. |
| 48/18/0030 | Erection of a single storey rear extension, and porch to the front of Walford Gardens Mews. Walford Cross. | 6th June 2018 | 12th June 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application. |
| 48/18/0025/A | Advertisement consent to display on externally illuminated sign frontage and various other replacement signs at B & Q, Heron Gate, Taunton. | 6th June 2018 | 12th June 2018 | Parish Council has considered the proposals and has no comment to make. |
| 48/18/0027 | Erection of mono pitch roofed shed at 20 Elms Estate, Monkton Heathfield (retention of works already undertaken). | 6th June 2018 | 12th June 2018 | This is a large and obvious structure in the front garden of a residential property, which clearly affects the street scene of the road where it is located, but also it is visible from the A3259 nearby, so affects the wider street scene of the surrounding area. It attempts to set a precedent that is not acceptable. |
| 48/18/0031/LB | Various internal and external works at Glebe Court, Church Hill, West Monkton. | – | 12th June 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0029 | Erection of trellis on top of the existing fence at 25 Aginhills Drive, Monkton Heathfield | 4th July 2018 | 10th July 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0032 | Outline planning permission with some matters reserved (except for access and layout) for the erection of 2 no. detached dwellings in the garden to the rear of Nigella, Church Lane, West Monkton. | 4th July 2018 | 10th July 2018 | The materials need to be in keeping with the village. It is crucially important that the existing trees are retained on the south of the application site plan, as the contours of the site are so steep there is a significant risk of overlooking the properties to the south. For the same reason – steep contours – the Parish Council would wish a specification that both the dwellings should be retained as single storey with no more storeys permitted to be added or development in the roof space, as this would negatively impact on the skyline. |
| 48/18/0033/T | Application to carry out management works to one holm oak tree included in the Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton no.1) Tree Preservation Order 1998 at Little Marlows, West Monkton | 4th July 2018 | 10th July 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0036 | Hartnells Phase 1 | – | 26th July 2018 | Planning Response |
| 48/18/0034 | Erection of first floor extension at 45 St Quinton Park, Bathpool | 1st August 2018 | 14th August 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0037 | Erection of single storey extension to rear of 5 Sylvan Way, Monkton Heathfield | 1st August 2018 | 14th August 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0038 | Erection of No.1 dwelling with attached garage, access and associated works on land to the south of Summercourt, Dosters Lane, West Monkton. | 1st August 2018 | 14th August 2018 | Planning comments |
| 48/18/0039 | Installation of 5 No condenser units to the side of Hollywood Bowl, Heron Gate, Taunton | 1st August 2018 | 14th August 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0040 | Installation of concession pod to the front of Sainsbury’s supermarket, Hankridge Way Retail Park, Taunton | 1st August 2018 | 14th August 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0041 | Display of 3 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 2 No. non-illuminated poster signs and 2 No. non-illuminated panel signs on concession pod to the front of Sainsburys Supermarket, Hankridge Way Retail Park, Taunton | 1st August 2018 | 14th August 2018 | The Parish Council have requested that downlighter screens are used to reduce lighting the night sky. |
| 48/18/0044/A | Display of no.1 illuminated double sided totem sign, no.1 illuminated wall panel sign, no.1 non-illuminated pedestrian totem sign and no.1 non-illuminated fascia sign at Sainsbury’s Hankridge Way | – | 14th August 2018 | The Parish Council have requested that downlighter screens are used to reduce lighting the night sky. |
| 48/18/0045 | Removal of bay window, single storey side and rear extension at Yew Tree House, Yew Tree Lane, Bathpool | – | 14th August 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0043 | Replacement of dwelling with change of use of agricultural land to domestic and erection of detached garage at Kildare, Sidbrook, West Monkton | 4th September 2018 | 11th September 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0046 | Erection of 1 No. dwelling with attached garage and associated works on land to the north of Summercourt, Dosters Lane, West Monkton | 4th September 2018 | 11th September 2018 | 48180046 |
| 48/18/0048/LB | Conversion of first floor of outbuilding into ancillary accommodation at Glebe Court, Church Hill, West Monkton | 3rd October 2018 | 9th October 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application. |
| 48/18/0051 | Replacement of cricket pavilion at West Monkton Cricket Club, Hobbs Lane, West Monkton | 6th November 2018 | 13th November 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application |
| 48/18/0052 | Erection of 1 No. Dwelling, double garage and associated works in the garden to the south of Summercourt, Dosters Lane, West Monkton | 6th November 2018 | 13th November 2018 | 48180052 |
| 48/18/0053 | Erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached garage and associated works on the land to the north of Summercourt, Dosters Lane, West Monkton | 6th November 2018 | 13th November 2018 | 48180053 |
| 48/18/0054 | Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 12 St Quinton Park, Bathpool | 6th November 2018 | 13th November 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application. |
| 48/18/0056 | Erection of a dwelling in the garden of Greysmead, West Monkton | – | 13th November 2018 | The Parish Council supports the application. |
| 48/18/0055 | Erection of 4No. detached dwellings with associated works on land to the south of the Coach House, Sidbrook, West Monkton | 4th December 2018 | 11th December 2018 | Planning Comments |
| 48/18/058 | Single storey extension to the front of The Firs, Heathfield Drive, Monkton Heathfield. | 2nd January 2019 | 8th January 2019 | The Parish Council supports the application. There will be no interruption to building line, no affect on the street scene, and the materials are in keeping with existing. |
| 48/18/0060 | Application to vary conditions ref roof at Walford Gardens Mews Barn. | 2nd January 2019 | 8th January 2019 | Parish Council wishes to see the roof in the style of the existing, like for like: how this is achieved is beyond the expertise of this Parish Council. |
| 48/18/0062 | Erection of a single storey extension and a detach garage block/storage/hobby room at Oaklands Goosenford, Cheddon Fitzpaine. | 2nd January 2019 | 8th January 2019 | Parish Council has no comment on the extension to the house. The garage/hobby room has to be ancillary to the existing property. There should be appropriate planting of trees as the new garage building will be visible from the highway. |
| 08/18/0028 | Relocation of Conquest Equestrian Centre with the erection of office facilities, flat, café, indoor and outdoor arena, stable block, parking facilities, and associated works on land at Maidenbrook Lane, Cheddon Fitzpaine. | 5th February 2019 | 12th February 2019 | WMPC comments on 08180028 |
| 08/18/0034 | Notification to fell 14 ash trees, 2 sycamores, and one liquidamber and to carry out management works to one plane tree within Hestercombe Conservation Area at Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine and West Monkton parishes. | 5th February 2019 | 12th February 2019 | Noted |
| 48/18/0064 | Variation of condition no. 02(approved plans) of application 48/18/0038 at 2 Court Gardens (plot 2) on land south of Summercourt, Dosters Lane, West Monkton. | 5th February 2019 | 12th February 2019 | No Comment |
| 48/19/0025: | Replacement of lean-to structures at the north and east sides with construction of first floor to garage and outbuilding at Renfrew Cottage, Gotton Lane, Goosenford. 48/19/0028: Erection of a single storey extension and a detached garage block/storage/hobby room with change of use of land to domestic curtilage at Oaklands, Goosenford, Cheddon Fitzpaine (resubmission of 48/18/0062). | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission and has the following comments to make on the application. Similar materials should be used. For example, stone should be used to enlarge the existing stone wall. The wall should also be pointed in a similar style. |
| 48/19/0029 | Erection of a single storey extension to the side of East Lea, 93 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield. | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission. |
| 48/19/0030/T | Application to carry out management works to one Lucumbe Oak included in Taunton Deane (West Monkton no.1) Tree Preservation Order 1998 at Marlows, West Monkton | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission. |
| 48/19/0031 | Replacement of conservatory with the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 9 Farriers Green, Monkton Heathfield. | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission. |
| 48/19/0035 | Erection of single storey rear extension to garage and conversion of loft with dormer window to side elevation at 29 Mead Way, Monkton Heathfield | 2nd July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council objects to the granting of permission and has the following comments to make. The proposed dormer window is not in keeping with the existing street scene. The Chimney needs to be extended to ridge height as the chimney’s proximity to the velux window is too close in the current proposal. If permission was granted for the proposal it would set a precedent for future similar applications. |
| 48/19/0034 | Erection of single storey rear extension at 32 Beacon Close, Bathpool | – | 9th July 2019 | The Parish Council has no comment to make |
2017 Applications:
| Planning Application Number | Description of Application | WM Planning Committee Date | WM Parish Council Date | Parish Council Response to the application | |||||||
| 48/17/0001/T | Application to fell two ash trees included in the Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton No.13) Tress Preservation Area 2001 at 70 Mead Way, Monkton Heathfield. | N/A | 8th February 2017 | Map not visible on copy received, therefore no comment is made. | |||||||
| 48/17/0003 | Demolition of dwelling and outbuildings and erection of replacement dwelling with detached triple garage and detached stable block at Torrington, Goosenford (resubmission of 48/16/0043) | N/A | 8th February 2017 | West Monkton Parish Council supports this application. | |||||||
| 48/17/0006/T | Application to fell two oak trees included in Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1986 at Quince Cottage, West Monkton. | N/A | 8th February 2017 | West Monkton Parish Council supports this application. | |||||||
| 48/17/0010/A | Display of 1 No. illuminated totem sign, 1 No. non-illuminated totem sign, 1 No. illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. non-illuminated wall sign at Sainsburys, Hankridge Farm, Hankridge Way, Taunton | N/A | 8th March 2017 | The Parish Council has no comment on this application | |||||||
| 48/17/0015 + 16 | Erection of 1 No. agricultural building and associated yard for storage of equipment, machinery and crops, installation of solar pv panels to the west elevation and formation of access on land east of Greenway, Monkton Heathfield | N/A | 12th April 2017 | Parish Council supports this application and requests that trees are included in the indicative planting areas; that LED downlighters are used if the yard is to be lit; that section A-A should include trees to the East in the planting scheme; measures are put in place to ensure adequate drainage for run-off from the site and buildings as the road passing this site, to the west, beside the ’Old Bakery’ regularly floods. | |||||||
| 48/17/0018 | Erection of single storey extension to the rear, insertion of roof lights, replacement of porch cladding, erection of double garage including log store and erection of gate piers at Glebe Court Lodge, West Monkton | N/A | 12th April 2017 | Parish Council supports this application having considered there will be no adverse impact on the character of the building, the street scene or surrounding area . The Parish Council considers there will be no loss of amenity through overlooking. loss of light/outlook, or other disturbance. | |||||||
| 48/17/0019 | Erection of single storey extension to rear and first floor extension above garage at 13 St Quinton Park, Taunton | N/A | 12th April 2017 | Parish Council supports this application having considered there will be no adverse impact on the character of the building, the street scene or surrounding area. The Parish Council considers there will be no loss of amenity through overlooking loss of light/outlook or other disturbance. | |||||||
| 48/17/0021 | Demolition of 3 No. single storey temporary buildings and erection of a two storey Art and Science building and a single storey Performing Arts building at Heathfield Community School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield | 2nd May 2017 | 9th May 2017 | Planning Application Response | |||||||
| 48/17/0022 | Change of use from Class D1 (Chiropractic Clinic) to Class C3 (Dwelling) at 152 Bridgwater Road, Bathpool | 2nd May 2017 | 9th May 2017 | The dwelling was originally constructed as a private dwelling, and neighbouring properties are private dwellings. There are no issues regarding access or parking on the site. Therefore, WMPC has no objection to the dwelling reverting to its original function. | |||||||
| 48/17/0023 | Variation of Condition No. 02 (approved plans) of application 48/15/0055 at White Lea, 49 Greenway, Monkton Heathfield | N/A | 12th April 2017 | Parish Council supports this application having considered there will be no adverse impact on the character of the building, the street scene or surrounding area. The Parish Council considers there will be no loss of amenity through overlooking loss of light/outlook or other disturbance. | |||||||
| 48/17/0024/A | Display of 1 No. internally illuminated 6m double faced post sign, 1 No. internally illuminated wall sign, 1 No. non illuminated entrance sign at Aldi Stores Limited, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool | N/A | 9th May 2017 | The Parish Council has a Dark Skies policy in its Neighbourhood Plan, currently out for public consultation. Therefore, the Parish Council would suggest that for Sign A, the sign should be fitted with a top cover to ensure downlighting and minimise the spillage of the light from around this sign: and that the sign should only be illuminated during the opening hours of the store | |||||||
| 48/17/0025 | Erection of Stage 2 of a steel framed agricultural building for the housing of livestock at Quantock Farm, West Monkton (retention of works already undertaken) | 7th June 2017 | 13th June 2017 | Planning Application Response | |||||||
| 48/17/0026/T | Application to carry out management works to one lime tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton No. 1) Tree Preservation Order 1973 at 2 Monkton Heights, The Street, West Monkton | N/A | 9th May 2017 | The application is supported. | |||||||
| 48/17/0027 | Erection of first floor extension to rear of 1 Yewlands Cottages, Monkton Heathfield | 7th June 2017 | 13th June 2017 | Planning Application Response | |||||||
| 4/38/17/0205 | Construction of new road scheme including widening and enlargement of Junction 25 roundabout, the widening of Toneway over approx. 200m length from J.25, the construction of a new roundabout to the SouthWestern corner of the Gateway Park and Ride site and the construction of linking sections of road to J.25 and the A358 / Ruishton Lane junction, junction alterations, provision of pedestrian and cyclist facilities and associated street furniture | 7th June 2017 and 4th July 2017 | 13th June 2017 and 11th July 2017 | Planning Application Response | |||||||
| 48/17/0030/T | Application to coppice two Ash trees and one Alder, and to carry out management works to one Alder tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton No. 5) Tree Preservation Order 1998 on land to the north of Noah’s Lodge, Noah’s Hill, West Monkton (TD779) | 7th June 2017 | 13th June 2017 | Planning Application Response | |||||||
| 48/17/0031 | Replacement single storey extension at 16 Elms Estate, Monkton Heathfield | 7th June 2017 | 13th June 2017 | Having considered the impact of the application on the character of the building, street scene and/or surrounding area; and having assessed if proposals result in loss of amenity through overlooking, loss of light/outlook or other disturbance from the completed development; there is no adverse impact or loss of amenity and West Monkton Parish Council supports this application. | |||||||
| 48/17/0035 | Formation of external drystone / gabion bench feature with insect boxes, low landscape mounds and sensory planting in the grounds of St Augustines Church, West Monkton | 4th July 2017 | 11th July 2017 | West Monkton Parish Council strongly supports this application as it will be of benefit to the health and wellbeing of the community of West Monkton Parish and beyond. | |||||||
| 37/17/0008 | Statutory Consultation on the proposed Nexus 25 Strategic Employment Site Draft Local Development Order | 1st August 2017 | 8th August 2017 | Response to TDBC LDO on Nexus 25 | |||||||
| 48/17/0042/T | Application to pollard two willow trees included in Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton No.3) Tree Preservation Order 1998 at 49 Acacia Gardens, Bathpool, Taunton (TD777) | 6th September 2017 | 12th September 2017 | ||||||||
| Replacement of fire alarm system throughout Walford House, Walford Cross, Bridgwater Road, Taunton | 6th September 2017 | 12th September 2017 | The Parish Council supports this application, noting that the listed building status of Walford House has been taken into account. | |||||||
| 48/16/0084 | Erection of a freestanding restaurant (use Class A3) on land to the side of Halfords, Hankridge Way, Taunton – Amendment to Plans | 6th September 2017 | 12th September 2017 | Parish Council supports this application, the amendments are far more in keeping with the existing retail site than the original application. | |||||||
| 48/17/0051/T | Application to fell one Wellingtonia tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Tree Preservation Order No.3) Tree Preservation Order 1998 at 6 Acacia Gardens, Bathpool, Taunton (TD777) | – | 12th September 2017 | Parish Council supports this application. | |||||||
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| 4th October 2017 | 10th October 2017 | Planning Application Response | |||||||
48/17/0047/A | Display of 1 No. non illuminated estate board and 1 no. non illuminated tenant location board at Creech Castle, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool | 4th October 2017 | 10th October 2017 | Parish Council supports this application | |||||||
48/17/0049 | Erection of 1 No. dwelling in the garden to the rear of 154 Bridgwater Road, Taunton. | 4th October 2017 | 10th October 2017 | Parish Council supports this application but would make the observation that the window on the first floor of the proposed chalet bungalow would overlook the top of the 3 metre fence outside 154A Bridgwater Road and would therefore be able to overlook the school and playing area. However, the proposed property seems to be a reasonable distance away and reasonable materials are proposed to be used. | |||||||
| 48/17/0050 | Erection of first floor and single storey extensions including the raising of the roof of Little Havens, Sidbrook, West Monkton. | 4th October 2017 | 10th October 2017 | Parish Council supports this application | |||||||
| 48/17/0050175 | Erection of extension to garage to form double garage at 27 Mead Way, Monkton Heathfield | 4th October 2017 | 10th October 2017 | Parish Council supports this application | |||||||
| 48/17/0053 + 54/LB | Conversion of barns into 1 No. residential dwelling with associated works at Walford Gardens Mews Barns, Walford Cross. | 7th November 2017 | 14th November 2017 | Parish Council supports this application. The Parish Council recommends that all external lighting should be by downlighters and LEDs, in accordance with emerging West Monkton and Cheddon Fitzpaine Neighbourhood Plan Policy R1, and to protect foraging bats and dark skies. | |||||||
| 48/17/0057/T | Application to carry out management works to one sycamore tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (West Monkton No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1998 at Little Marlows, West Monkton (TD775) | 7th November 2017 | 14th November 2017 | Parish Council supports the recommendations of the TD Tree Officer. | |||||||
| 48/17/0043 | Erection of 4 No. commercial buildings for Class B1/B2 usage, with amenities, on land adjacent to the A38 off Hardys Road, Monkton Heathfield | 7th November 2017 | 14th November 2017 | Planning application response | |||||||
| 48/17/0058 | Erection of single storey extension to side and rear and detached garage outbuilding at 24 Burlinch, Burlinch Lane, West Monkton | 7th November 2017 | 14th November 2017 | Parish Council supports this application. | |||||||
| 48/17/0060 | Notification to fell Maple Tree and one Lime tree within West Monkton Conservation Area at Nigella, Church Hill, West Monkton. Likely issues: The notification will be assessed on site | 5th December 2017 | 12th December 2017 | The Parish Council would prefer to see management of the Maple Tree and Lime Tree rather than their felling but supports the view of the TDBC Tree Officer. | |||||||
| 08/17/0044 | Change of use of agricultural land to pubic park (Class D2) on land at Maidenbrook Lane, Cheddon Fitzpaine. | 5th December 2017 | 12th December 2017 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission. | |||||||
| 48/17/0061 | Variation of Condition No.2 (approved plans) of application 48/17/0003 at Torrington, Goosenford. | – | 12th December 2017 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission. | |||||||
| 48/17/0059 | Erection of two storey extension to side of Crooms Hills, Red Hill, West Monkton. | – | 12th December 2017 | The Parish Council supports the granting of permission | |||||||
| 48/17/0063/T | Notification to fell one Cypress tree and to carry out management works to one Cypress tress within West Monkton Conservation Area at Old Musgraves Farm, Blundells Lane, West Monkton | – | 12th December 2017 | The Parish Council supports the application. | |||||||