Planning appeal decision
Gabrieli, Lower Henlade, Taunton, TA3 5NA
Planning appeal 3270204 at Gabrieli, Lower Henlade, Taunton, TA3 5NA (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 7 October 2021 by Inspector Harwood A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed building would be permitted development under Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.
alteration of existing garage/studio to form one bedroomed annexe and construction of replacement garage/studio/gym and hobbies room.” Appeal
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harwood A
- Postcode
- TA3 5NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed building would be permitted development under Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015
What decided it
The proposed building was not reasonably required for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse as such, as the primary reason for requiring it was to accommodate the appellants' daughter and her husband in future, not to serve the existing occupants' needs.
What the Inspector cited
- Judgments
- Emin v SSE & Mid Sussex DC [1989] JPL 909
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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