®Planning appeal decision
32 South Road, Watchet, TA23 0HE
erection of a single dwelling
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Evans J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area
- In addition with regard to the house, the effect upon the living conditions of nearby residents, having particular regard to outlook, light levels and shading
What decided it
The substantial harm to the distinctive character and appearance of the area caused by the dwellings' proximity to the public footway and their incongruous detached form, combined with the house's unacceptable impact on neighbouring residents' living conditions, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the housing supply benefits.
The benefits of housing supply and sustainable location were outweighed by the significant environmental and social harms to character and appearance and living conditions; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits even if a five-year housing land supply shortfall existed.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy NH13 of the West Somerset Local Plan (2016)
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.