®Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent Burgum, Westport, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0BH
Planning appeal 3279946 at Land Adjacent Burgum, Westport, Langport, Somerset, TA10 0BH (South Somerset District Council *) was allowed on 9 December 2021 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and on the host dwelling.
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow a minor increase in roof height and continuous parapet to a previously approved two bedroom single storey dwelling
- Authority
- South Somerset District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- TA10 0BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and on the host dwelling
What decided it
The very small increase in parapet height does not substantially alter the character or appearance of the appeal building and does not result in harm to the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan (March 2015)
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.
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