®Planning appeal decision
Allermoor Barn, Stathe, BRIDGWATER, TA7 0JN
conversion of garage/outbuilding to two annexes
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cresswell C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed annexe would comply with policies which seek to manage the risk of flooding
- whether the proposed annexe would be ancillary to the host dwelling
What decided it
The proposal did not demonstrate sufficient compliance with policies managing flood risk, as the flood risk assessment lacked adequate technical evidence to verify that the development would not increase flood risk elsewhere in the vicinity.
The social benefits of providing accommodation for elderly family members were outweighed by unresolved concerns regarding flood risk in a Flood Zone 3 location.
Framework references: 167, 168
Plan policies cited: Policy CP8 of the Core Strategy, Policy D6 of the SADMP, Policy DM2 of the Core Strategy
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.