Westerkirk, Manor Road, Staplegrove, Somerset, TA2 6AP

demolition of single storey elements and outbuildings, erection of two storey and single storey extensions with erection of detached garage ’ without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 38/24/0371, dated 12/02/2025

Authority: Somerset Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Marigold O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed changes on the character and appearance of the area, including the Staplegrove Conservation Area, within which the site lies, and its effect on Kibby's, its coach house and stables, which are Grade II listed
whether conditions 4 and 12 should be amended in respect of trees and bats

What decided it

The proposed changes to the building elevations would result in less-than-substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings, with no additional public benefits to justify that harm.

Framework references: 215, 216

Plan policies cited: CP8, DM1

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