®Planning appeal decision
Aunt Emilys , Low Ham, Langport , Somerset, TA10 9DY
Planning appeal 3343804 at Aunt Emilys , Low Ham, Langport , Somerset, TA10 9DY (South Somerset District Council *) was dismissed on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be acceptable, having regard to access to services and facilities and the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing buildings and erection of a new dwelling
- Authority
- South Somerset District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marigold O
- Postcode
- TA10 9DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be acceptable, having regard to access to services and facilities and the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The conflict with Policy EQ2 regarding both accessibility to services and facilities and the failure to preserve the rural agricultural character of the area, which the modest housing benefits cannot overcome under the tilted balance test.
The adverse impacts of granting permission, comprising conflict with Policy EQ2 on accessibility and character grounds, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of providing one additional dwelling and associated environmental and social benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ2Policy SD1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 84Paragraph 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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