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Dismissed21 September 20266010649

Ashton Farm, Ashton, Wedmore, BS28 4QE

Planning appeal 6010649 at Ashton Farm, Ashton, Wedmore, BS28 4QE (Somerset Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2026 by Inspector C Butcher, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to noise, odour and disturbance.

Change of use of agricultural buildings to 7 dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) and associated building operations

Authority
Somerset Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
C Butcher
Postcode
BS28 4QE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to noise, odour and disturbance
  • whether the proposed demolition work would be reasonably necessary

What decided it

The lack of sufficient certainty in the noise impact assessment regarding the effect of existing and potential future agricultural uses on the living conditions of future occupiers meant prior approval could not be granted under GPDO paragraph Q2(1)(b).

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