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Notice varied and upheld27 November 20233309700

Land South of The Old Farmhouse, Down Lane, Purtington, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4DH

Planning appeal 3309700 at Land South of The Old Farmhouse, Down Lane, Purtington, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4DH (South Somerset District Council *) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 27 November 2023 by Inspector Curnow R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the development has on the character and appearance of the area.

without the benefit of planning permission the installation of foundations and creation and construction of a concrete hardstanding/pad (“the unauthorised development”)

Authority
South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Curnow R
Postcode
TA20 4DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that the development has on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The land on which the hardstanding was constructed does not form part of the curtilage of The Old Farmhouse, and the development causes harm to the character and appearance of the area contrary to policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ2Policy SD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 15

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