Planning appeal decision
24 Burlinch, Burlinch Lane, West Monkton, Taunton, TA2 8LS
Planning appeal 3291578 at 24 Burlinch, Burlinch Lane, West Monkton, Taunton, TA2 8LS (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 26 July 2022 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The site's suitability for holiday use bearing in mind the Council's strategy for the conversion of existing buildings, to support sustainable patterns of development, and economic growth and diversification.
change of use of garage first floor to holiday let accommodation with minor amendments to building
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Marigold O
- Postcode
- TA2 8LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The site's suitability for holiday use bearing in mind the Council's strategy for the conversion of existing buildings, to support sustainable patterns of development, and economic growth and diversification
What decided it
The proposal failed to comply with CS Policy DM2's sequential approach, which prioritises community, business and employment-generating uses over holiday accommodation in countryside locations, and no evidence was provided that such alternative uses had been actively considered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy DM2CS Policy SP1Policy SD1
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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