®Planning appeal decision
Simonsbath Barton, Simonsbath, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7SJ
Planning appeal 3270137 at Simonsbath Barton, Simonsbath, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7SJ (Exmoor) was allowed on 26 July 2021 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable in the interests of ensuring that when used for self-catering accommodation the permitted development is retained to support the agricultural activities on Simonsbath Barton, and in the interests of preventing an unrestricted occupation contrary to the policies of the Exmoor National Park Local Plan.
Conversion of storage rooms in stables to disabled accessible one bedroom flat for dual use of holiday accommodation and dependant relative annex
- Authority
- Exmoor
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- TA24 7SJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable in the interests of ensuring that when used for self-catering accommodation the permitted development is retained to support the agricultural activities on Simonsbath Barton, and in the interests of preventing an unrestricted occupation contrary to the policies of the Exmoor National Park Local Plan
What decided it
The inclusion of the term preventing separate sale was unreasonable and unnecessary because the ancillary use restriction alone would ensure the annex remained tied to the main house occupation, and the condition as drafted was internally contradictory and imprecise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Exmoor National Park Local Plan 2011–2031
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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