Planning appeal decision
26 Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, North Somerset, BS41 9DR
Planning appeal 3294216 at 26 Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, North Somerset, BS41 9DR (North Somerset Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 September 2022 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the structure on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
without planning permission, the erection of a fence and wall and the reprofiling of part of garden
- Authority
- North Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hawkins S
- Postcode
- BS41 9DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the structure on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The structure's solid, angular appearance and considerable height (over 3m) created a stark and alien built feature that caused significant and unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, failing to accord with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS12Policy DM32Residential Design Guide-Section 2 Supplementary Planning Document
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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