®Planning appeal decision
The Spice Merchant, 14 Market Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AN
the erection of a storage building ancillary to the restaurant
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Davies N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Watchet Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed modifications to replace the plastic cladding with render and remove the high-level windows would remedy the less than substantial harm and result in a neutral impact on the conservation area, thereby preserving its character and appearance in compliance with the development plan.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area caused by the building's original appearance was outweighed by the benefits of the proposed modifications, which would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and comply with the development plan.
Framework references: 199
Plan policies cited: Policy NH1, Policy NH2, Policy NH13, Policy WA1
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.