Land off Shurton Lane, Stogursey, Somerset, TA5 1RW

outline application with all matters reserved except for access for a residential development of up to 27 No. dwellings (resubmission of 3/32/19/011)

Authority: Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Nicholls H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The single main issue is whether the site would provide an appropriate location for the development, having regard to local and national planning policies relating to the location for new development.

What decided it

The Council's inability to demonstrate a five year housing land supply rendered the most important policy out-of-date, engaging the tilted balance which favoured granting permission.

the harm arising from conflict with the development plan's aim for organic, staggered growth would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the numerous sustainability benefits of the scheme, including housing delivery and affordable housing provision

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SC1, Policy SV1, Policy TR2, Policy NH6, Policy SC4, Policy CF1, Policy ID1, Policy TR1

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