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Bell Farm, Hunstrete Lane, Woollard, Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4HU
Planning appeal 3297874 at Bell Farm, Hunstrete Lane, Woollard, Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4HU (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2022 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is in a suitable location having regard to flood risk.
The applicants are seeking dual use (agricultural/commercial) for the small parcel of land ST 6326 6451 upon whic h a Shepherd’s hut, used both as ancillary to Bell Farm Alpacas and as a small community cafe, is currently located
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Conde L
- Postcode
- BS39 4HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development is in a suitable location having regard to flood risk
What decided it
The site's location within Flood Zone 3b functional floodplain, where the proposed less vulnerable development is inappropriate, and the inadequacy of the proposed evacuation plan to mitigate flash flood risk.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP5 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy Part 1
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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