®Planning appeal decision
56 Stonehouse Lane, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5DW
Planning appeal 6004739 at 56 Stonehouse Lane, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5DW (Bath and North East Somerset) was dismissed on 26 June 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.
the demolition of existing houses and the erection of six new 2 -3 storey dwellings and associated access, drainage and hard/soft landscape works
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Martin Allen
- Postcode
- BA2 5DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 54A and 55 Stonehouse Lane, with particular regard to overlooking, overbearing effect, outlook, and overshadowing
- Whether future occupiers would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to outside space and privacy
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, and future occupier amenity significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of housing delivery in circumstances where the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year supply.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, and future occupier amenity significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing contribution, social and economic benefits, and quick delivery, despite the engagement of the presumption in favour of sustainable development due to lack of five-year housing land supply
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP6D1D2D7D5D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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