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Allowed17 August 20213272329

Land Adjacent to The Retreat, The Retreat, Frome , BA11 5JU

Planning appeal 3272329 at Land Adjacent to The Retreat, The Retreat, Frome , BA11 5JU (Mendip District Council *) was allowed on 17 August 2021 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the use of adjacent land by the public as a pathway.

the erection of employment studio building and 4 no. dwellings with associated highway and landscaping works

Authority
Mendip District Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Rennie S
Postcode
BA11 5JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the use of adjacent land by the public as a pathway
  • The barns/buildings which were demolished on site and other works done prior to the submission of this proposal to the Council

What decided it

The development does not conflict with policies relating to river corridor access, raises no highway safety issues, and would not harm the Conservation Area or protected species, justifying permission subject to appropriate conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP6Policy POS1

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