®Planning appeal decision
The Hall, West Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2HN
change of use from the existing place of worship Class F1 to residential flats Class C3
- Authority
- Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marigold O
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for its future occupiers, in respect of noise and disturbance from adjacent uses, and with regard to the effects of the proposed bin storage
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers substantially and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of four additional one-bed units in an area of housing shortfall.
The substantial harms to character and appearance and living conditions substantially and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of brownfield land.
Framework references: 11, 125
Plan policies cited: DP1, DP7
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