Naish Farm , Naish Hill, Clapton-in-gordano, North Somerset, BS20 7RZ

Planning appeal 3361548 at Naish Farm , Naish Hill, Clapton-in-gordano, North Somerset, BS20 7RZ (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 29 July 2025 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on highway safety, including visibility at the junction of the proposal site and Whitehouse Lane.

retention of gateway access installed by National Grid as part of the Hinkley Point Scheme. Entrance to be reduced in size with construction of boundary wall to create gated vehicular access

Authority: North Somerset Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cahalane R
Postcode: BS20 7RZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposed development on highway safety, including visibility at the junction of the proposal site and Whitehouse Lane

What decided it

The absence of technical evidence demonstrating that the proposed access would provide sufficient visibility for safe egress onto Whitehouse Lane at the current 40mph speed limit.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM24

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