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Allowed6 July 20266006687

The Old Vicarage, Manor Farm Lane, Milton Clevedon, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6NS

Planning appeal 6006687 at The Old Vicarage, Manor Farm Lane, Milton Clevedon, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6NS (Somerset Council) was allowed on 6 July 2026 by Inspector C Butcher, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the integrity of the Somerset Levels and Moors Ramsar site, with particular regard to phosphates.

the subdivision of existing dwelling to 2no. separate dwellinghouses, including the removal of existing septic tank and installation of new package treatment plant with associated works to provide associated curtilages and parking

Authority
Somerset Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
C Butcher
Postcode
BA4 6NS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the integrity of the Somerset Levels and Moors Ramsar site, with particular regard to phosphates

What decided it

The installation of a Package Treatment Plant would reduce phosphate loads and sufficiently mitigate any adverse effects on the integrity of the Ramsar site, as confirmed by Natural England.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Development Policies 5Development Policies 8

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