Planning appeal decision
Tandoori House Restaurant, 26 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JF
Planning appeal 3301027 at Tandoori House Restaurant, 26 High Street, Wincanton, BA9 9JF (South Somerset District Council *) was dismissed on 6 October 2023 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works and development on the Grade II listed building at 24 High Street, its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses.
Alterations to shopfront
- Authority
- South Somerset District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- BA9 9JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works and development on the Grade II listed building at 24 High Street, its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses
- Whether the character or appearance of the Wincanton Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The proposals would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of both the listed building and conservation area that was not outweighed by the public benefits of bringing the vacant shop unit back into active use as part of the restaurant business.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD1Policy EQ2Policy EQ3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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