®Planning appeal decision
Former Three Crowns, 15 St. Mary Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LU
to form 9 No. one bedroom townhouses with courtyard
- Authority
- Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would provide a suitable living environment having regard to outlook, access to light, privacy and the amount of useable floor space
What decided it
The failure of the development to provide acceptable living conditions for future residents, particularly the poor outlook, inadequate light, compromised privacy and cramped internal spaces, is the overriding factor that outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and conservation area enhancement.
the benefits of housing delivery, town centre location, sustainable transport, conservation area enhancement and efficient use of land were outweighed by the adverse impacts of poor living conditions and failure to achieve high-quality design
Framework references: 8, 11, 125, 129, 130, 131, 135, 139
Plan policies cited: Policy D2, Policy D25
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