Decision Maker: Planning Committee - West

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 20, 2025

Purpose:

Content: To refuse permission against officer recommendation based on the following reasons: By virtue of the unsympathetic materials and extent of hard surfacing proposed, the development would have a significant adverse impact upon the character and appearance of the site and area. The development would therefore be contrary to Policies NH1 and NH2 of the West Somerset Local Plan and the provisions of Section 5.16 of the District Wide Design Guide (2021) and Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework.   By virtue of the unsympathetic materials and extent of hard surfacing proposed, the development would unacceptably harm the historic environment.  It would have a significant adverse impact upon the setting of listed buildings 1 and 2 Church Farm Cottages, the Church of St Michael and the associated Churchyard and boundary wall. It would also fail to conserve the character and appearance of Higher Town Conservation Area. The development would therefore be contrary to Policies NH1 and NH2 of the West Somerset Local Plan and the provisions of Section 5.16 of the District Wide Design Guide (2021) and Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework.  (Voting Unanimous, For)