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Dismissed28 January 20223285192

Farm End, Pemswell Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RS

Planning appeal 3285192 at Farm End, Pemswell Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RS (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 28 January 2022 by Inspector Wilde J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of 2m high fence at the top of the back garden of my home address which will be adjacent to the highway

Authority
Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Wilde J
Postcode
TA24 5RS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed fence would be a stark and harsh addition to the street scene, drawing the eye as the highest structure in the vicinity and conflicting with design and heritage policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NH13Policy NH1

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