Planning appeal decision
43 Wells Road, Chilcompton, Radstock, BA3 4EX
Planning appeal 3287550 at 43 Wells Road, Chilcompton, Radstock, BA3 4EX (Mendip District Council *) was dismissed on 3 March 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- BA3 4EX
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DP1DP7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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