A planning appeal has been submitted against refusal of planning permission for a travellers pitch on land behind 62 High Street.
Below is the appeal details.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Site Location: 62 High Street Twerton Bath Bath And North East Somerset
Description of Proposal: Change of use of land rear of 62 High Street to 1 No. Romany Gypsy pitch including 1 No. mobile home.
Appeal Ref: 16/00014/RF
Application Ref: 15/01469/FUL
Planning Inspectorate Appeal Ref: APP/F0114/W/16/3143792
Appeal Start Date: 29 February 2016
Appellant: Ms J. Orchard
We are writing to inform you that an Appeal has been made to the Planning Inspectorate in respect of the above development. The appeal is against the decision of the Local Planning Authority to refuse planning permission for the development described above. Permission was refused for the reason(s) set out as follows:
1 The proposed development, due to its isolated backland location, the proposed acoustic fencing and the future pressure to remove important protected trees, would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area contrary to policies D.2, D.4, BH.6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan (2007), policies CP6 and CP11 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy (2014), the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) and section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act.
2 The proposed development, due to the presence of large mature trees, would have an unacceptable impact upon the amenities of potential occupiers of the site contrary to policy D.2 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan (2007), policy CP11 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy (2014) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2012).
3 The proposed development would result in future pressure from potential occupiers for the important mature trees on the site either being heavily managed or removed contrary to policy NE.4 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan (2007).
It has been agreed that the appeal should be dealt with on the basis of an exchange of written statements from both parties and a site visit by an Inspector appointed by the Planning Inspectorate. Any comments made in respect of the original application for development will be forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate, and taken into account by the Inspector deciding the appeal. Should you wish to make any additional comments regarding the appeal, these should be sent in writing to The Planning Inspectorate, 3/15 Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6PN by the 4 April 2016 quoting the Inspectorate’s Appeal Reference: APP/F0114/W/16/3143792. It is the requirement of the Planning Inspectorate that 3 copies of written representations should be provided. If the Planning Inspectorate receives representations after the deadline stated above they will not normally be seen by the Inspector and will be returned.
Details of the appeal are available for inspection via the Council’s website http://planning.bathnes.gov.uk/PublicAccess/. If you do not have access to the internet, you can use the self-service computers at all Council Connect Offices. They are available at The One Stop Shop, 3-4 Manvers Street in Bath, Keynsham Civic Centre, Market Walk in Keynsham and The Hollies in Midsomer Norton. Electronic booklets entitled 'Guide to Taking Part in Planning Appeals' are available for download on the Council’s website www.bathnes.gov.uk. Should you require a hard copy, please telephone Council Connect on 01225 394041. Alternatively, you can also access this document via the Planning Inspectorate website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/planning-inspectorate.
Planning Services
Bath & North East Somerset Council
