®Planning appeal decision
The Amulet, 7 Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ
change of use of redundant theatre to residential and retail use, with associated works
- Authority
- Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- BA4 5AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the provision of community facilities in the area
- whether the development would preserve the settings of the Listed Buildings within and adjacent to Market Place
- whether the development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The multiple designated heritage assets that would be adversely affected by the scheme, including a Grade II* listed building, provided a strong reason for refusal under NPPF paragraph 11.d)i, and the public benefits did not outweigh the identified harm to heritage significance.
the public benefits of housing delivery, building reuse and economic benefits did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the significance of the Listed Buildings and the Conservation Area
Framework references: 212, 215, 11
Plan policies cited: DP17, DP1, DP3, DP7
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.