Planning appeal decision
Park Batch, Park Lane, Blagdon, North Somerset, BS40 7SB
Planning appeal 3357170 at Park Batch, Park Lane, Blagdon, North Somerset, BS40 7SB (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2025 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the setting and thereby significance of the Grade II* listed building, known as Church of St Andrew.
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- Authority
- North Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Han U
- Postcode
- BS40 7SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the setting and thereby significance of the Grade II* listed building, known as Church of St Andrew
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Blagdon Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on the landscape and scenic beauty of the Mendip Hills National Landscape
- the effect of the proposal on the character and biodiversity value of the area with particular regard to a protected Sycamore tree adjacent to the appeal site
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of two designated heritage assets (the listed Church and Conservation Area) and harm to the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Landscape, with no public benefits to outweigh these harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS4CS5CS9CS12DM3DM4DM8DM9DM10DM11DM32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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.
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