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Dismissed11 July 20223289579

Land to the South of Higil Lea, Crowcombe, TA4 4BF

Planning appeal 3289579 at Land to the South of Higil Lea, Crowcombe, TA4 4BF (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 11 July 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be suitably located, having particular regard to national and local planning policies, which seek to restrict development in the countryside.

tourist development comprising: 2no. glamping pods, 1no. shepherds hut (and an implement shed)

Authority
Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Edwards S
Postcode
TA4 4BF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be suitably located, having particular regard to national and local planning policies, which seek to restrict development in the countryside
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The proposal fails to meet the exceptions to countryside development policy and would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Quantock Hills AONB, to which great weight is ascribed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy OC1Policy EC9Policy SD1Policy TR2Policy NH5Policy NH14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 85Paragraph 176

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