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Dismissed6 March 20233304699

1 Walnut Drive, Bridgwater , Somerset, TA6 5DD

Planning appeal 3304699 at 1 Walnut Drive, Bridgwater , Somerset, TA6 5DD (Sedgemoor District Council *) was dismissed on 6 March 2023 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of boundary fence

Authority
Sedgemoor District Council *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
White J
Postcode
TA6 5DD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm caused by the fence to the character and appearance of the area, which is not outweighed by the personal circumstances of the appellant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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