Land East of the B3170, Corfe, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BX

extension to concrete yard and erection of a building for the housing of broodmares and the storage of preserved fodder

Authority: Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Blackwell J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the biodiversity of the site
the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Somerset Levels and Moors Ramsar

What decided it

The development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the AONB through the introduction of a large, dominant building in close proximity to the road boundary, conflicting with development plan policies that require development to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the AONB.

Plan policies cited: Policy PD2 of the Blackdown Hills Area Management Plan, Policy CP8 of the Taunton Deane Core Strategy (2011 – 2028), Policy ENV1 of the Council's Site Allocations and Development Management Plan

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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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