®Planning appeal decision
6 Water Lane, Somerton , Somerset , TA11 6RF
the demolition of adjoining garage, formation of drive, parking, turning and erection of 1 No. Bungalow
- Authority
- Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Butcher C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including in relation to trees
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 5 Water Lane, with particular regard to noise and general disturbance
What decided it
The combined significant and enduring harm to character and appearance through backland development and to living conditions of neighbouring occupiers demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of providing a single new home.
The benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of land were outweighed by the significant and enduring combined harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy EQ2, Policy EQ5, Policy EQ3
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.