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Dismissed25 June 20253363372

Lower Park Farm, Bickenhall, Taunton, TA3 6TZ

Planning appeal 3363372 at Lower Park Farm, Bickenhall, Taunton, TA3 6TZ (Somerset West and Taunton *) was dismissed on 25 June 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

proposed change of use of land to form part of the dwelling and the erection of a garage and ancillary accommodation

Authority
Somerset West and Taunton *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
TA3 6TZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of the host dwelling with regards to outlook and light

What decided it

The proposed siting of the garage partly in front of the existing dwelling and barn would harm both the character and appearance of the rural area and the living conditions of the dwelling's occupiers through loss of outlook and light.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP8Policy DM1District Wide Design Guide

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