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Dismissed7 May 20253357657

Hurlstone Bungalow, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8HQ

Planning appeal 3357657 at Hurlstone Bungalow, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8HQ (Exmoor) was dismissed on 7 May 2025 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

replacement of existing bungalow and shed with eco timber bungalow and new shed

Authority
Exmoor
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Marigold O
Postcode
TA24 8HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on protected species, namely bats

What decided it

The proposal's increased massing and scale compared to the existing dwelling, combined with greater light spill that would harm bats and the character of the National Park landscape, conflicted with the Development Plan and justified dismissal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
HC-D17GP1CE-S1CE-S2CE-D1CE-S6RT-D12CE-S3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 192

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