Rackley Barn Rackley Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, BS26 2HJ

Planning appeal 3282385 at Rackley Barn Rackley Lane, Compton Bishop, Axbridge, BS26 2HJ (Sedgemoor District Council *) was dismissed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, with reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan for tourist accommodation.

the change of use of land and the siting of a 5m diameter white canvas Yurt on 5m diameter wooden deck and a field shelter

Authority: Sedgemoor District Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Fish A
Postcode: BS26 2HJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, with reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan for tourist accommodation
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal failed to demonstrate a robust business case for countryside tourism development and would result in harm to the character and beauty of the countryside contrary to the development plan's spatial strategy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S2Policy CO1Policy D17Policy D19Policy D13Policy D14

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