Triscombe Farm, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7HA

Planning appeal 6002219 at Triscombe Farm, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7HA (Exmoor) was dismissed on 23 February 2026 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether condition 3 is reasonably necessary in the interests of highway safety.

a proposed extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 6/15/18/107, dated 21 December 2018.  The condition in dispute is No 3 which states that: The development hereby approved shall not be used or occupied other than by those persons occupying the holiday accommodation at Triscombe Farm, and/or by occupiers of the farmhouse, known as Triscombe Farm.  The reason given for the condition is: To control the volume of traffic attracted to the site in the interests of highway safety in accord with Policy AC-D2 of the Exmoor National Park Local Plan 2011 – 2031

Authority: Exmoor
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Marigold O
Postcode: TA24 7HA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether condition 3 is reasonably necessary in the interests of highway safety

What decided it

The removal of condition 3 would materially increase traffic using an access with demonstrable highway safety constraints, conflicting with Policy AC-D2 and the Development Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy AC-D2 of the Exmoor National Park Local Plan 2011-2031

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