Land North of Styles Close, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5JS

‘Construction and operation of an energy storage facility, fencing, landscape planting, site access, drainage, infrastructure, lighting, CCTV equipment and underground cabling’

Authority: Somerset Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Major general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Chamberlain G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring properties in Styles Close, with particular reference to outlook, any noise and disturbance and safety

What decided it

The expert assessment by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Services confirming no objection to the proposal, combined with the comprehensive fire safety measures and the effective mitigation of visual and noise impacts through landscaping and acoustic fencing, demonstrated that living conditions would not be unacceptably harmed.

Framework references: 161, 168, 198, 201, 58

Plan policies cited: Policy DP1, Policy DP7, Policy DP8, Policy DP5, Core Policy 1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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