®Planning appeal decision
Chilcombe Lane, Bicknoller , Somerset , TA4 4ES
the application comprises a request to convert a substantially built redundant rural building into a single dwelling located in close proximity to the rural settlement of Bicknoller and the transport connections on the A358
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Jones RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- whether the site is an appropriate location for residential development, in the context of the development plan and national policy and with particular regard to the accessibility to services
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the AONB's character and appearance and represents an inappropriate location for residential development due to poor accessibility to services, contrary to both local and national policy.
The benefits of converting a redundant building and efficient use of land were outweighed by significant harm to the AONB's character and appearance and the unsustainable location with poor accessibility to services and facilities.
Framework references: 176, 80
Plan policies cited: Policy SD1, Policy SC1, Policy OC1, Policy NH14, Policy TR2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.