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Allowed16 January 20253342265

Barton Rocks, Barton, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS25 1DU

Planning appeal 3342265 at Barton Rocks, Barton, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS25 1DU (North Somerset Council) was allowed on 16 January 2025 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the wider area including the Mendip Hills National Landscape.

described on the application form as ‘Amendments to planning application 22/P/0139/FUL, being change of use of an agricultural building to equestrian use to include an extension to the east and west elevations and alterations to the roof construction to the south elevation’

Authority
North Somerset Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Fish A
Postcode
BS25 1DU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the wider area including the Mendip Hills National Landscape
  • The effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the North Somerset and Mendip Bats Special Area of Conservation

What decided it

The imposition of conditions restricting external lighting and requiring bat mitigation measures enabled the Inspector to conclude that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the Special Area of Conservation and would not harm the character and appearance of the National Landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS5CS12DM10DM11DM32
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 57

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