Land at Anchor Road, Coleford, BA3 5EH

outline application for the erection of up to 75 dwellings, associated infrastructure, landscape and biodiversity enhancements, all matters reserved except for access from Anchor Road

Authority: Somerset Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Inquiry
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Baxter C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would be suitably located with regards to services
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and landscape
The effect of the proposal on the surrounding area in terms of drainage and flooding

What decided it

The Inspector's conclusion that the proposal, despite partial conflict with Core Policy 1's settlement boundary wording, accorded with the development plan taken as a whole and caused no material harm on any of the three main issues.

The proposal's compliance with the development plan as a whole, together with significant benefits including housing supply, affordable housing and economic activity, was not outweighed by any identified harm, including the limited harm to rural character.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Core Policy 1, Policy DP9, DP1, Development Policy 23, Policy DP11, Policy DP19, Policy DP16

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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