A RETIREMENT village in Sedgemoor has applied to build an extension which would see eleven new apartments built on the site.
Beaufort Park Ltd, based in Burnham-on-Sea, have asked Somerset Council for permission to demolish an existing structure to make way for the new block.
The retirement village hopes to implement a new landscaped garden which will complement the new two-storey building.
"The new building is located tight to the boundaries, similar to the existing structures it replaces, with all doors and windows facing towards the new garden space," the design and access statement reads.
"Not only does the central garden provide a strong visual focal point that links visually with the landscape context of the site, it also forms part of the drainage strategy for the new development."
Eight of the proposed apartments will sit on the ground floor, with the remaining three on the first floor of the new building.
"Each apartment is self-contained comprising a generous double bedroom, living & dining room, kitchen and walk-in shower room. Separate storage areas are also provided," the application states.
"Accommodation at first floor is provided with generous staircase access plus a platform lift.
"All habitable rooms are provided with windows giving natural light and ventilation including views out towards the central landscaped garden giving an important visual connection to the outside."
The proposed site will feature a canopy for mobile scooter parking and charging, as well as a relocated conservatory to replace the current greenhouse - giving residents a focal point to enjoy the view of the new garden.
Energy efficiency will be top priority in the new building, with the following considerations included to ensure maximum sustainability:
- High performance glazing
- Low embodied energy materials
- High levels of insulation to walls, floor & roof
- Airtight detailing and construction Strategic daylight design using generous glazing & rooflights
- All materials to be sustainably sourced wherever possible, including local & regional suppliers
- Use of ‘green’ technology where appropriate (e.g. PV arrays on south -facing roof pitches)
- On-site surface water attenuation (SUDS).
The design features pitched roofs to provide the apartments with a cohesive architectural identity, and the form and scale of the building takes into account the local setting, neighbouring building forms and Beaufort House itself, with its red brick and gabled roofs.
Updates to the application can be viewed by searching for the application number 11/23/00101 on the Somerset Council website, and comments will remain open until December 5.
Approval for the extension could be given as early as December 6.
Sedgemoor planning round-up
The following planning applications were received by Somerset Council between October 26 and November 1, 2023.
For more details and to comment on applications, visit https://www.somerset.gov.uk/planning-buildings-and-land.
Brean
06/23/00011: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed removal of existing hut and erection of a Sun Room measuring approx. 4 x 6m of a height approx. 2.5m to eaves, 3m to ridge. This is to include a decking BBQ area, toilet with shower and kitchenette area at Ocean Drive, Warren Road, Brean, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2RP.
Brent Knoll
07/23/00021: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a stable building per application 07/90/00022 at Land to the West of Voila, Station Road, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9.
08/23/00251: Change of use of residential care home to serviced accommodation, including the demolition of conservatory to the South elevation, installation of external doors to the South and North elevations, and associated alterations at 35 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ.
08/23/00252: Change of use of residential care home to serviced accommodation, including the demolition of conservatory to the South elevation, installation of external doors to the South and North elevations, and associated alterations at 35 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LJ.
08/23/00330: Erection of 1no. residential dwelling, with associated parking and works (revised scheme) at Land Adjacent to, 116 Alfoxton Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6.
08/23/00319: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use as a children's home at 22 Four Acre Meadow, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3UP.
Bridgwater Without
09/23/00013: Erection of a two-storey side extension to the (NE) elevation with ground floor rear extension to the (NW) elevation at New Gara, Dunwear Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 5HH.
09/23/00016: Erection of 1no. dwelling and detached double garage with associated works at Red Tiles, River Lane, Dunwear, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0AD.
Burnham & Highbridge
11/23/00099: Loft Conversion, with the erection of a dormer to the rear side (East) roof and the installation of Juliet balcony window to the front (South) roof at 26 Clyce Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DH.
11/23/00101: Demolition of buildings and the erection of 11no. new residential units in association to existing care home (revised scheme) at Beaufort House, 7 Rectory Road, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 2BY.
Burnham Without
12/23/00029: Outline application with some matters reserved, for a commercial development comprising use classes E (g) (ii and iii), B2 and B8, ancillary offices and trade counters, improved site access off A38 Bristol Road, with all associated works and infrastructure at Land West of, A38 Bristol Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9.
Cheddar
17/23/00060: Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use without occupancy restriction at Middlemoor Farm, Lower Gully Drove, Clewer, Wedmore, BS28 4JE.
17/23/00070: Demolition of single storey lean-to and excavation of rockface, allowing for the erection of two storey side (North) extension at 1 The Lippiatt, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QP.
17/23/00074: Erection of a detached garden studio at Lillypool Farm, Shipham Hill, Shipham, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RQ.
17/23/00065: Erection of extensions to North & West elevations, on site of existing (to be demolished), demolition of detatched garage and widening of access at Constantine, Lower New Road, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3DY.
17/23/00077: Erection of first floor extension to the west elevation at Honeysuckle Cottage, Tuttors Hill, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3JQ.
Chedzoy
18/23/00005:Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to no.3 dwellinghouses and associated operational development at Moggs Farm, Manor Road, Chedzoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8QZ.
Chilton Polden
19/23/00010: Demolition of detached garage, erection of single storey rear (North) extension and detached side (West) garage at 23 Church Lane, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9DU.
19/23/00015: Erection of extension to the south elevation of detached garage to convert to annex at Monterey House, 88A Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9EQ.
Cossington
22/23/00008: Change of use and conversion of barn to form holiday let, including the erection of single storey side (East) extension, parking and associated works at Building At, Gardener's Cottage, Cossington Park, Middle Road, Cossington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7.
22/23/00009: Change of use and conversion of barn to form holiday let, including the erection of single storey side (East) extension, parking and associated works at Building At, Gardener's Cottage, Cossington Park, Middle Road, Cossington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7.
Edington
26/23/00007: Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed change of use of dwelling Use Class C3 to C3b Use Class at Hampden, Broadway, Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9JP.
Nether Stowey
36/23/00020: Notification under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for works to build a ground mounted substation at the above location. Ref:4876644 at Land East of, Budly Farm, Cannington Road, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5.
North Petherton
37/23/00077: Erection of single storey rear (North) extension at Oakmoor Farm, Coxhill, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0BT.
37/23/00089: Erection of a temporary storage building at The Mill, Marsh Lane, Huntworth, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ.
37/23/00096: Notification under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for works to erect a new high voltage pole at the above location. Ref: 4549462 at Land to the South-East of, North Petherton Bowling Club, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6.
Spaxton
45/23/00021: Demolition of existing dwelling and garage, with the erection of new replacement dwelling at Sunnyside Bungalow, Charlynch Road, Four Forks, Bridgwater, TA5 1BJ.
Pawlett
41/23/00012: Erection of a two storey detached garage and annex at 8C Bristol Road, Pawlett, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RT.
Wedmore
50/23/00091: Erection of a part single storey, part two storey extension to the rear (West) elevation at Stonewalls, Cheddar Road, Cocklake, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4HW.
50/23/00093: Erection of single storey rear (North) extension to existing garage at Woodpecker House, Cheddar Road, Cocklake, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4HW.
50/23/00104: Erection of single storey extension to the West elevation on site of existing (to be demolished) at Blandings, West End, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4BA.
51/23/00022: Erection of a single storey sun room to the East elevation at Moores Barn, Moores Lane, Wembdon, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2BB.
West Huntspill
52/23/00009: Approval of reserved matters for the erection of a self- build dwelling with garage and parking area at 64 Main Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QS.
Westonzoyland
53/23/00018: Approval of reserved matters, for the erection of 1no. dwelling (revised scheme) at 1 Broadstone, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EW.
53/23/00016: Variation of condition 3 of Planning Permission 53/03/00031 (Erection of single storey extension to side of original property as an annex) to allow for holiday let use at The Annexe, 27 Fore Street, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EF.
Woolavington
54/23/00012: Retrospective application for the use of land as scaffold yard and formation of vehicle access track at Land At, Hurmans Farm, Vicarage Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7.
54/23/00013: Change of use of agricultural land to residential and erection of a self-build dwelling with detached double garage at Land At (Plot A), Newhouse Farm, Reeds Drive, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7.
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