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Dismissed9 February 20223275984

18 Abbey Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7HY

Planning appeal 3275984 at 18 Abbey Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7HY (South Somerset District Council *) was dismissed on 9 February 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of adjacent listed buildings.

2 flats replacing vacant rear extension

Authority
South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Jones RE
Postcode
TA18 7HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of adjacent listed buildings
  • The living conditions of future residential occupiers in terms of noise and disturbance, daylight and external amenity space provision
  • The integrity of the Somerset Levels and Moors habitats sites

What decided it

The harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, combined with unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers and significant adverse effects on the integrity of the Somerset Levels and Moors habitats sites, outweighed the benefit of two residential units in a sustainable location.

The significant weight given to the conservation of the designated heritage asset and the protection of the Ramsar Site outweighed the public benefit of delivering two one-bedroom flats in a sustainable location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ3Policy EQ2Policy HW1Policy EQ4Policy EQ7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 197Paragraph 130Paragraph 180Paragraph 11Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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