Planning appeal decision
2 Ridgway, West Chinnock, Crewkerne, TA18 7PY
Planning appeal 3314487 at 2 Ridgway, West Chinnock, Crewkerne, TA18 7PY (South Somerset District Council *) was dismissed on 7 June 2023 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of fence 1.8m high, stepped back 70cm from pavement
- Authority
- South Somerset District Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- TA18 7PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The fence's prominence, height and close-boarded design make it conspicuous and incompatible with the open street scene character of Ridgway, causing harm that outweighs the benefits of security and privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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