Ham House, Ham Lane, Bowlish, SHEPTON MALLET, Somerset, BA4 5JW

formation of access onto A371 Wells Road including construction of bridge over River Sheppey, lowering of the kerb and removal of trees

Authority: Mendip District Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Marigold O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including on the Open Area of Local Significance (OALS) within which the site lies, and the Shepton Mallet Conservation Area (CA) and its setting

What decided it

The permanent visual gap created by the access and the functional appearance of the required flood gate would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area and its setting that was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

Plan policies cited: DP1, DP2, DP3, DP7

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