PLANS have been submitted to bring two dwellings to an “underused and dilapidated” agricultural site in Fordgate, near Bridgwater.
The proposal seeks to redevelop land adjacent to Chapel Road, which currently comprises two large units and three stores.
The redevelopment seeks to convert two of the units into houses with “similar-looking facades”.
A large unit on the south side of the site would be converted and have its roof extended to accommodate the first-floor living space.
Another large unit towards the north of the site would be demolished and reconstructed. Other smaller units would be demolished.
The planning application says: “This proposal is for the land adjacent to Chapel Road, which is an agricultural site currently comprising two large units and three stores.
”The site has been used in varying capacities over the years, including a storage area for the drainage board, storage of waste such as rubble, and storing horses for a short time.
”The initial intention of the barn was for intensive calf rearing for export, however it was never completed.”
It adds: ”Currently, the site is a visual eyesore due to the poor quality of the existing buildings and the lack of maintenance.
”Restoration of the existing units is possible; however, they are redundant and will serve little purpose.”
If the application is successful, the dwellings would have a “modern, agricultural appearance”.
The proposal says: ”A covered parking area has been introduced to the site in an effort to retain the character of the site, while also offering a more visually pleasing solution to parking.”
The applicant does not believe the two dwellings would cause any significant impact on the surrounding highway network.
Each dwelling would have a large garage, which could be converted into work spaces. Cycle parking would be included in the development.
“The intention is to design using high-quality materials to create homes that are both aesthetically pleasing, sustainable and respectful of their context,” says the application.
“This will be achieved by modernising the exterior of both barns whilst still respecting the agricultural history of the site by using modern standing seam cladding.”
The application will be considered a self-build. It will not remove any land used for agriculture or extend the urbanised area into the countryside.
Sedgemoor District Council planning round-up
The following planning applications were received by Sedgemoor District Council between September 29 and October 5, 2022.
For more details and to comment on applications, visit www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/planning.
BREAN
06/22/00022: Erection of rear (East) timber orangery extension. Warren Farm Caravan Park, Warren Road, Brean, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2RP.
BRENT KNOLL
07/22/00019: Erection of two storey rear (NE) and single front (SW) extensions on site of existing (to be demolished), also the erection of first floor side (NW) and single storey side (SE) extensions (part retrospective). Briars Cottage, 42 Brent Street, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4DT.
BRIDGWATER
08/22/00130: Erection of single storey rear (South) extension. 8 Walnut Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5DD.
08/22/00154: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a single storey extension projecting 4m to the rear (East) of the property. 54 Witches Walk, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6JY.
BURNHAM & HIGHBRIDGE
11/22/00090: Change of use of 2no. holiday lets to form 1no. residential dwelling, with associated works. Ashcott Cottage, Stoddens Farm Cottages, Stoddens Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2DE.
11/22/00106: Erection of studio/ office space on site of existing garage (to be demolished), including first floor rear (East) balcony. 132 Berrow Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2PH.
BURTLE
55/22/00007: Erection of single storey rear (East) extension, installation of 2no. rear (East) rooflights to garage and front (West) solar panels. Lower Whites Farm, Burtle Road, Burtle, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NH.
CANNINGTON
13/22/00031: Removal of condition 3 of Planning Permission 13/21/00009 (Erection of a dwelling with associated garden and access.) to allow for the property to be built and occupied as an unrestricted dwelling. The Red House, 28 High Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HE.
CHEDDAR
17/22/00045: Erection of single storey rear (East) extension, side (North) garage and carport extension with canopy. Conversion of existing garage/office into home office space. Glenside, Cliff Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3PN.
17/22/00046: Erection of single storey rear (South) extension. 14 St Andrews Road, Cheddar, BS27 3NE.
17/22/00050: Demolition of rear (North) conservatory, erection of two storey side (West) and single storey rear (North) extension. 9 Little Orchard, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3LS.
17/22/00056: Variations of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 17/16/00049 (Erection of extension to rear (North) elevation (on site of conservatory to be demolished) and renovation of detached barn to form ancillary accommodation.) to amend the fenestration, including 2no. dormer windows to the North and South elevations, Juliet balcony to the West elevation and removal of window to the East elevation. Wendale, Warrens Hill, Cheddar, BS27 3LN.
17/22/00058: Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of an agricultural building extension. Agricultural Buildings Complex, South of, Labourham Drove, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27.
17/22/00060: Thin previous regrowth and reduce lateral branches of Oak (T1) by 0.5 - 1m leaving pruning wounds no greater than 40mm diameter. 29 Round Oak Grove, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BW.
CHEDZOY
18/22/00005: Erection of porch to the front (SE) elevation and re-rendering works to the front (SE) and side (NW & SW) elevations of the main house. The Cottage, Ward Lane, Chedzoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8RN.
EAST BRENT
24/22/00027: Partial demolition and the conversion of barns to form 1no. dwelling, including the erection of single storey extensions to the North, South and West elevations (revised scheme). Wydale Farm, White House Lane, Loxton, Axbridge.
24/22/00028: Partial demolition and the conversion of barns to form 1no. dwelling, including the erection of single storey extensions to the North, South and West elevations (revised scheme). Wydale Farm, White House Lane, Loxton, Axbridge.
GOATHURST
29/22/00010: Erection of two storey side (East) extension and carport on site of existing workshop (to be demolished). 19 Park Lane, Goathurst, Bridgwater, TA5 2DF.
NORTH PETHERTON
37/22/00042: Demolition of existing agricultural barn and erection of 1no. dwelling. Willstock Farm, Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6.
37/22/00074: Demolition of smaller storage units and the conversion of larger units to form 2no. dwellings, including the erection of first floor extensions to both units, erection of detached carport, access alterations, formation of parking areas and landscaping works. Land Adjacent To, Chapel Road, Fordgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 0AR.
WEARE
49/22/00010: Raising the ridge height of the property with the erection of a two storey front (north east) and rear (south west) extensions to provide additional living accommodation with first floor balcony on rear elevation. The extension of existing garage on the north east elevation. Meadowbank, Sparrow Hill Way, Weare, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2LA.
WEDMORE
50/22/00076: Erection of two storey side (SE) extension and the installation of 2no. front (NE) dormers. Elmbank, Crib House Lane, Crickham, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4JS.
50/22/00087: Alterations to ground floor sitting and dining rooms, with first floor alterations to bedrooms and shower room. The Borough Bakery, The Borough, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EB.
50/22/00088: Conversion of outbuildings to form additional living space, installation of windows to front (North) and rear (South) elevations (revised scheme). Fig Tree Cottage, Dungeon, Cocklake, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4HB.
50/22/00099: Reduce Maple (T1) back to previous pruning points, approx 33% reduction. Pollard one Willow (T2). The Lilacs, Pilcorn Street, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AN.
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