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Notice varied and upheld19 February 20243308600

Land at 64 Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BG

Planning appeal 3308600 at Land at 64 Middle Path, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8BG (South Somerset District Council *) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 February 2024 by Inspector Graham J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

Without planning permission, the erection of a garden building in the form of a summer house (oriental style)

Authority
South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Graham J
Postcode
TA18 8BG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on living conditions at the neighbouring property known as Bridge End

What decided it

The summer house creates significant and unpleasant enclosing and overbearing effects on the adjoining patio at Bridge End, conflicting with Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan and adversely affecting residential amenity at the neighbouring property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ2 of the South Somerset Local Plan 2006-2028

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