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Dismissed27 July 20266007347

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

Planning appeal 6007347 at Beech Tree Farm, Badgworth Lane, Weare, BS26 2QU (Somerset Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2026 by Inspector Juliet Rogers, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of existing occupiers of nearby properties, with specific regard to noise and light pollution.

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
Inspector
Juliet Rogers
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D2Policy D25Policy D16Policy D17

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