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Dismissed13 July 20266003068

Land To West Of Weston All Saints Primary School, Osbournes Hill, Upper Weston, Bath, BA1 4DP

Planning appeal 6003068 at Land To West Of Weston All Saints Primary School, Osbournes Hill, Upper Weston, Bath, BA1 4DP (Bath and North East Somerset) was dismissed on 13 July 2026 by Inspector Martin Allen, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, bearing in mind the location near to the world heritage site, and including the effect on protected trees.

the erection of 4no dwellings and associated works, hard and soft landscaping

Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Martin Allen
Postcode
BA1 4DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area, bearing in mind the location near to the world heritage site, and including the effect on protected trees
  • The effect on biodiversity and green infrastructure, and whether there would be an appropriate biodiversity net gain (BNG)

What decided it

The substantial and unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the rural lane, the protected trees, and the green infrastructure network significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic gains.

The substantial harm to character and appearance, protected trees and green infrastructure was accorded substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing contribution, social and economic benefits, biodiversity gain and sustainable construction, resulting in the balance falling against permission despite the engaged tilted balance from lack of five-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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