Planning appeal decision
The Greenhouse, Newtons, Nailsbourne, Taunton, TA2 8AQ
Planning appeal 3268761 at The Greenhouse, Newtons, Nailsbourne, Taunton, TA2 8AQ (Somerset West and Taunton *) was allowed on 15 June 2021 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the building operations involved in the development would be to an extent reasonably necessary for the building to function as a dwellinghouse.
conversion of commercial greenhouse to dwelling together with formation of parking & garden area
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- TA2 8AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the building operations involved in the development would be to an extent reasonably necessary for the building to function as a dwellinghouse
What decided it
The existing building's fully enclosed structure with intact roof and exterior walls, combined with the internal walls remaining integral to the existing building rather than forming an independent dwelling, meant the works constituted conversion rather than rebuilding and were reasonably necessary for residential use.
What the Inspector cited
- Judgments
- Hibbitt and another v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (1) and Rushcliffe Borough Council (2) [2016] EWHC 2853 (Admin)
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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