Planning appeal decision
86 Belmont Road, Taunton, TA1 5NT
Planning appeal 3266610 at 86 Belmont Road, Taunton, TA1 5NT (Somerset West and Taunton *) was allowed on 18 November 2021 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling.
the erection of a two-storey extension to the side and rear of 86 Belmont Road, Taunton
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rennie S
- Postcode
- TA1 5NT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbours to the site
What decided it
The extension's design and scale would be subordinate and in keeping with the existing dwelling and street scene, and would not cause unacceptable impacts to neighbours' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1 of the Taunton Deane Core StrategyD5 of the Taunton Site Allocations and Development Management Plan
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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