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Allowed7 July 20233301622

Higher Barn, Whitelackington Manor, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9EF

Planning appeal 3301622 at Higher Barn, Whitelackington Manor, Whitelackington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9EF (South Somerset District Council *) was allowed on 7 July 2023 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development/works on the special architectural and historic interest of Higher Barn.

change of use of barn to function room. Carry out alterations and extension

Authority
South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Jones M
Postcode
TA19 9EQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development/works on the special architectural and historic interest of Higher Barn
  • If there is harm, whether the public benefits outweigh the harm to the listed building, including securing its optimum viable use

What decided it

The proposal represents the optimum viable use of the listed building, which is a compelling and ultimately decisive material consideration that justifies the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PEQ2Policy EQ3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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