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Dismissed12 June 20233302867

The West Somerset Community College Farm, Old A39 Ellicombe, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6TR

Planning appeal 3302867 at The West Somerset Community College Farm, Old A39 Ellicombe, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6TR (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 12 June 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the shelter on the character and appearance of the area, including having regard to the effect upon the setting of Exmoor National Park.

the erection of an open sided timber shelter to provide weather shelter to animals and students. The structure is 9m long, 6m wide and is constructed using round timber posts, dug into the ground, with timber trusses and timber planks to provide a shelter

Authority
Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector
Evans J
Postcode
TA24 6TR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the shelter on the character and appearance of the area, including having regard to the effect upon the setting of Exmoor National Park

What decided it

The shelter's isolated, conspicuous position and incongruous form within the managed agricultural landscape would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area and the setting of Exmoor National Park, with benefits failing to outweigh these significant harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NH5Policy NH13Policy NH14Policy OC1Policy EC7

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