Land at Beacon Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5SE

Planning appeal 3295972 at Land at Beacon Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5SE (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the setting of the listed buildings, St Michael's Church and Clevelands, and whether the proposal would conserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Higher Town Conservation Area.

the erection of up to five new homes on land south of Beacon Road, Minehead

Authority: Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Evans J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the setting of the listed buildings, St Michael's Church and Clevelands, and whether the proposal would conserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Higher Town Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on biodiversity

What decided it

The significant harm to the heritage assets (conservation area and listed building settings) outweighed the minor public benefits of five housing units, and the failure to demonstrate adequate protection for bats rendered the proposal non-compliant with the development plan.

the significant harm to the conservation area and listed building settings, to which great weight must be given, outweighed the minor public benefits of housing supply and economic activity

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy NH1Policy NH2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 196

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