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Split Decision23 February 20223286855

163 St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4LP

Planning appeal 3286855 at 163 St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, BA21 4LP (South Somerset District Council *) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 23 February 2022 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of an existing single storey building and construction of a new single storey building, together with a loft conversion

Authority
South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
O'Connor H
Postcode
BA21 4LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The loft conversion would markedly increase the bulk of built form at upper storey level, disrupt the symmetry of the semi-detached pairs, and upset the balance of the wider grouping, thereby causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy EQ2.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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