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Dismissed20 March 20266001770

Land at Whirlwind Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8EF

Planning appeal 6001770 at Land at Whirlwind Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8EF (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

use of site for car sales, including new staff offices, public reception space and service/workshop buildings, hardstanding, drainage infrastructure and associated works

Authority
North Somerset Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Robinson N
Postcode
BS24 8EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The extensive hardstanding and proliferation of parked cars with limited landscaping would result in development that is visually incongruous and contrary to the area's verdant character and the development plan's requirement for high-quality, green infrastructure-led development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS12CS30DM32
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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