Beech Tree Farm, Badgworth Lane, Weare, BS26 2QU

the change of use of existing hard standing area to form an airport parking area for 15 spaces and 4 x spaces including provision of an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point for existing dwelling

Authority: Somerset Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: leisure-sport
Postcode: BS26 2QU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of existing occupiers of nearby properties, with specific regard to noise and light pollution

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable noise disturbance to existing occupiers of nearby properties during unsociable hours due to 24-hour airport operations, which could not be adequately mitigated through conditions without undermining business viability, in conflict with Policies D2 and D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy D2, Policy D25, Policy D16, Policy D17

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