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Published:
September 26, 2006
Controversial
proposal for 16 new homes gets the go-ahead
 Controversial
plans to build 16 homes on the outskirts of Burnham-On-Sea were
given the go-ahead by planners on Tuesday (September 26th).
We
reported in August
how Chelvey Homes had submitted an application to demolish a bungalow
at 55a Huntspill Road and replace it with the new housing development.
On
Tuesday, Sedgemoor planners debated the application for 16 dwellings,
plus the formation of parking and access at the site, and gave
delegated approval for the scheme to proceed.
Burnham
and Highbridge town councillors had objected to the proposal on
the grounds of overdevelopment, a lack of amenity space, concern
regarding the number of vehicles turning onto a busy road bend,
and concern over access for emergency vehicles.
Four
letters of objection had also been received from local residents
who claimed that the three-storey side elevation would take away
natural sunlight, leave some of their existing properties overlooked
by the new homes, and pose a danger to motorists accessing the
site because of poor visibility.
But
district planning officer Rob Morgan recommended that the application
be given consent - and this was followed by councillors on Tuesday.
"The proposal involves the redevelopment of a brownfield
site close to the town centre area of Highbridge to which there
are no policy objections. The form of the development reflects
and enhances the existing character of the street," he said.
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