®Planning appeal decision
Land OS 8565 West of Pilgrims Way, Lovington, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PT
outline application with all matters reserved except for access and layout for the erection of 2 No. dwellings (self-build) and improvements to access and construction of footway
- Authority
- Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pinto A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the prominent siting and visibility of the proposed development significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing supply and other positive effects.
The modest benefits of housing supply, improved footpath access, and economic and social benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, such that the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy EQ2, Policy SS2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.