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Dismissed5 June 20233317845

Oakdene Long Furlong Lane, East Coker, Yeovil, BA22 9LQ

Planning appeal 3317845 at Oakdene Long Furlong Lane, East Coker, Yeovil, BA22 9LQ (South Somerset District Council *) was dismissed on 5 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 Oakdene and its surroundings.

first floor extension to existing bungalow

Authority
South Somerset District Council *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
BA22 9LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of Oakdene and its surroundings
  • the oak tree at the appeal property

What decided it

The unsympathetic design of the extension, which would protrude above the main roof ridge and create a marked imbalance through its height, materials, and form, would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of Oakdene and its surroundings in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ2Policy EQ5Policy ECCN2Policy ECCN5

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