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Dismissed9 December 20243345638

Beggar Bush Lane, Abbots Leigh , BS8 3TF

Planning appeal 3345638 at Beggar Bush Lane, Abbots Leigh , BS8 3TF (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2024 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 1, Class Q of the GPDO.

the change of use of Barn B into 1no. dwelling and Barn C into 4no. dwellings, with operational development including enclosing the open sides of the barn with brickwork and cladding and adding new openings to create windows and doors

Authority
North Somerset Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Willis S
Postcode
BS8 3TF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 1, Class Q of the GPDO
  • Appeal B: impacts of the proposed development on transport and highways, noise, and biodiversity

What decided it

For Appeal A, the buildings require substantial rebuilding and are not capable of functioning as dwellings, placing them outside Class Q permitted development. For Appeal B, the narrow access lane without a passing bay would create unacceptable highway safety risks due to increased traffic movements and the inability to accommodate larger vehicles passing each other.

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