Planning appeal decision
3 Greenway Terrace, Kingston St. Mary, Taunton, TA2 8JJ
Planning appeal 3318659 at 3 Greenway Terrace, Kingston St. Mary, Taunton, TA2 8JJ (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 22 September 2023 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including on the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), within which the site lies.
erection of 1 No. single storey dwelling at 3 Greenway Terrace, Kingston St Mary
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marigold O
- Postcode
- TA2 8JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including on the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), within which the site lies
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of the adjacent gardens, with regard to outlook, light and privacy
- whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for its future occupiers, with regard to the provision of outdoor space
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Quantock Hills AONB through harmful urbanisation and erosion of natural beauty, which provides a clear reason for refusal under the tilted balance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1CP8D7D12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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