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Allowed16 June 20223289008

Land Adj. Chilcombe House, 30 Trendle Lane, Bicknoller, Taunton, TA4 4EG

Planning appeal 3289008 at Land Adj. Chilcombe House, 30 Trendle Lane, Bicknoller, Taunton, TA4 4EG (Somerset West and Taunton *) was allowed on 16 June 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

erection of one dwelling and garage with access off Trendle Lane

Authority
Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards S
Postcode
TA4 4EG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • Whether the proposal would represent a sustainable form of development, with particular regard to design aspects to minimise carbon emissions and reduce the impact on climate change

What decided it

The appeal was allowed because the reserved matters details would not cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the AONB and would represent sustainable development with appropriate environmental credentials.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NH13Saved Policy BD/9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 56Paragraph 154Paragraph 157

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