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Dismissed30 September 20266014929

Pennys, Blackwater Road, Buckland St Mary, TA20 3LD

Planning appeal 6014929 at Pennys, Blackwater Road, Buckland St Mary, TA20 3LD (Somerset Council) was dismissed on 30 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area including the special qualities of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape.

restoration and enhancement of the original cottage, revised two- storey side extension, external material alterations across the site

Authority
Somerset Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
TA20 3LD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area including the special qualities of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape
  • protected species, specifically bats

What decided it

The substantial harm to the vernacular character and appearance of the host dwelling and the special qualities of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, which would substantially outweigh the minor benefits of the development when assessed against the Framework's national decision-making policies under policy S5.

the benefits afforded by the proposed development such as the facilitation of the dwelling's re-habitation, the contribution future occupiers would make to the community, and the improved energy performance and long-term durability of the dwelling's fabric were afforded minor weight and would be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects when assessed against the Framework's national decision-making policies

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ2Policy HG8Policy EQ4Policy SS1Policy SD1

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