Land east of Penn View, Bayford Hill, Wincanton , Somerset, BA9 9LW

a residential development of up to 100 dwellings with associated access, internal roads and footpaths, car parking, public open space, landscaping, drainage and other associated works and infrastructure

Authority: South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Allen M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The main issue is the effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on protected trees.

What decided it

The very significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, including the loss of protected trees, outweighed the substantial benefits of the scheme.

Very significant harm to character and appearance and loss of protected trees was found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the substantial package of benefits including housing delivery, despite the tilted balance being engaged.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SS5, Policy EQ2, Policy EQ5

Judgments cited: Dutch N judgement

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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