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Dismissed20 December 20213280429

The Shrubbery Hotel, Station Road, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9AR

Planning appeal 3280429 at The Shrubbery Hotel, Station Road, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9AR (South Somerset District Council *) was dismissed on 20 December 2021 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Somerset Levels and Moors habitat sites.

the erection of 3 No. flats

Authority
South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Spencer-Peet A
Postcode
TA19 9AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Somerset Levels and Moors habitat sites
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future residents

What decided it

The appeal scheme would be likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the Somerset Levels and Moors habitat sites due to increased phosphorous loads from permanent residential accommodation, with no evidence of nutrient neutrality or mitigation, conflicting with Policy EQ2 and providing a clear reason for refusal under NPPF paragraph 11(d)(i).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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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