3 Greenway Terrace, Kingston St. Mary, TAUNTON, TA2 8JJ

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

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.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: DM1, CP8, D7, D12

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