®Planning appeal decision
Bell Inn, 13 Frome Road, Rode, Frome, BA11 6PW
Erection of four dwellings and creation of new access
- Authority
- Mendip District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Conde L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including with reference to the nearby setting of designated heritage assets
- if harm should occur, whether this would be outweighed by material planning considerations
What decided it
The harm to designated heritage assets, characterised as less than substantial, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of four new dwellings, and this harm provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d)(i) of the Framework notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
the harm to designated heritage assets (less than substantial) was not outweighed by the modest housing benefits and socio-economic benefits of delivering four new dwellings, and the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply
Framework references: 11, 194, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy DP1, Policy DP3, Policy DP7, Core Policy CP1, Core Policy CP4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.