8 Elworthy Drive, Wellington, TA21 9AT

Planning appeal 3276381 at 8 Elworthy Drive, Wellington, TA21 9AT (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 12 October 2021 by Inspector Webb M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the first-floor side and single storey front extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

the creation of a single storey rear extension, creation of a first-floor extension to the side of the property over the garage, single storey front extension, creation of a driveway and creation of a boundary wall in the front garden

Authority: Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Webb M
Postcode: TA21 9AT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the first-floor side and single storey front extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 Elworthy Drive, with regards to loss of light and whether there would be an overbearing impact

What decided it

The combined effect of the side and front extensions would appear overly large and not subordinate, significantly reducing the gap to the neighbouring property and disrupting the stepped front elevations and open character of the area, whilst causing loss of light and overbearing impact to the neighbouring dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1 of the Taunton Deane Core Strategy 2011-2028Policy D5 of the Taunton Deane Adopted Site Allocations and Development Management Plan

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