®Planning appeal decision
43 Wells Road, Chilcompton, RADSTOCK, BA3 4EX
dwelling to rear of 43 Wells Road
- Authority
- Mendip District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect on the living conditions of occupiers of Harford House as well as 42, 43 and 43A Wells Road in terms of privacy
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for occupiers in terms of privacy
What decided it
The harm arising from the proposal in terms of character, appearance and neighbour privacy significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of the scheme when considered against the policies of the Framework.
The harm arising from the proposal significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of the scheme when considered against the policies of the Framework, such that the presumption in favour of granting permission does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: DP1, DP7
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.