The development proposed is the development of ten single storey dwellings with associated parking, garages and landscaping has been dismissed.
The appeal was made following the failure of the Local Planning Authority to determine the application within the requisite period. In its statement, the LP Aset out a putative reason for refusal which, in summary, was that the proposal would result in a cramped form of development and lead to the loss of protected trees, thus causing harm to the character and appearance of the area. However, it is clear from its statement that the LPA also regards the proposal as being harmful to the living conditions of existing and future occupiers and to highway safety. The main issues in this case are, therefore, the effects of the development on (i) the character and appearance of the area including protected trees (ii) the living conditions of future occupiers and those of neighbouring occupiers with respect to the adequacy of outdoor space,privacy and outlook and (iii) highway safety.
24-37 Riverside, Horton, Ilminster