Planning appeal decision
Cloverfield Barn, Lower Weacombe , Taunton
Planning appeal 3292573 at Cloverfield Barn, Lower Weacombe , Taunton (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 28 July 2022 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of a dwelling utilising the Class Q fallback position
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marigold O
- Postcode
- TA4 4ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would appear contrived in design and would harmfully contrast with the rural and agricultural character of the area, whereas the fallback position would better reflect the agricultural character and sit more naturally in the landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NH5Policy NH6Policy TR2Policy DIPIP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176
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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