Planning appeal decision
Willow Barn, Pendomer, Yeovil, BA22 9PH
Planning appeal 3277937 at Willow Barn, Pendomer, Yeovil, BA22 9PH (South Somerset District Council *) was dismissed on 9 December 2021 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
small single storey extension to existing building with a balcony on top. Technically it is to the front of the house. Dormer to be added to roof to allow access on to Roof Balcony from second floor
- Authority
- South Somerset District Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- BA22 9PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extension would introduce overt and incongruous domesticity to the historic barn through its design, materials and prominence from Pendomer Road, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance.
The scheme conflicts with the development plan and no other considerations outweigh this conflict.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006-2028
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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