®Planning appeal decision
Land at 382030 150840 , Rudge Lane, Standerwick Frome, Somerset, BA11 2PT
for the erection of 1no. dwelling using existing entrance; new planting and biodiversity enhancement measures; proposed live/work unit and garage
- Authority
- Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- other · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Unknown
- Inspector
- Ramsden S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is an acceptable location for the development having regard to development plan policies
- Whether the appeal site is in an accessible location
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and wider countryside
What decided it
The significant harm to the plan-led distribution of development, accessibility, and character and appearance of the countryside significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of housing delivery and environmental enhancements when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The significant harm caused by undermining the plan-led approach to development distribution, inadequate accessibility, and unacceptable harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits from construction and occupation, and environmental enhancements.
Framework references: 11, 78
Plan policies cited: Policy CP1, Policy CP2, Policy CP4, Policy DP1, Policy DP4, Policy DP7
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.