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Dismissed23 June 20213273115

Magnolia Cottage Shells Lane, Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster, TA19 0LX

Planning appeal 3273115 at Magnolia Cottage Shells Lane, Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster, TA19 0LX (South Somerset District Council *) was dismissed on 23 June 2021 by Inspector Webb M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

demolish ground floor extension, construction of two storey chalet bungalow type extension

Authority
South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Webb M
Postcode
TA19 0LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area by appearing as a non-subservient, bulky addition that disrupts the coherence of the semi-detached pair and is more visually prominent due to the site's elevated position.

The modest benefits of additional living space and potential renewable energy provision did not outweigh the harm caused to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006-2028

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