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Dismissed20 April 20223285152

Newton Farm, Newton Lane, Bicknoller, Taunton, TA4 4EU

Planning appeal 3285152 at Newton Farm, Newton Lane, Bicknoller, Taunton, TA4 4EU (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 20 April 2022 by Inspector Wilde J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed development would accord with planning policy in respect of sustainable development.

a change of use of agricultural land to holiday use along with the creation of an access track and 2 No hardstanding areas to site 2 No glamping units (showman’s wagons)

Authority
Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Wilde J
Postcode
TA4 4EU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the proposed development would accord with planning policy in respect of sustainable development

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with the development plan policies OC1, EC9 and TR2 regarding countryside development, tourism location requirements and sustainable transport, with insufficient evidence to demonstrate the location was essential to the business or would generate employment benefits to outweigh these conflicts.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy OC1Policy EC9Policy TR2Policy EC1Policy SC1

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