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

Planning appeal 3272670 at Land off Shurton Lane, Stogursey, Somerset, TA5 1RW (Somerset West and Taunton *) was allowed on 17 September 2021 by Inspector Nicholls H, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: TA5 1RW

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The Council's inability to demonstrate a five year housing land supply rendered the most important policy out-of-date, engaging the tilted balance which favoured granting permission.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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SC1Policy SV1Policy TR2Policy NH6Policy SC4Policy CF1Policy ID1Policy TR1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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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