Westcott House, Westcott Lane, Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Taunton, TA4 2JJ

1. 1.The Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed building is reasonably necessary for the purposes of agriculture within the unit. The application has failed to demonstrate that the operational requirements of the agricultural holding cannot be met by existing buildings on the holding, including the agricultural building that benefits from prior approval under Class Q and full planning permission for its demolition. Insufficient evidence has been provided to justify the need for the proposed development and, therefore, the proposal does not satisfy the requirements of Part 6, Class A of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The following policies from the West Somerset Local Plan were taken into account when arriving at this decision: POLICY NC/1: Sites of Special Scientific Interest Development proposals which may, directly or indirectly, adversely affect SSSIs will not be permitted unless: there are no alternative means of meeting the development need, and the reasons for the development clearly outweigh the value of the site and the national policy to safeguard the nature conservation value of the national network of such sites. Where the site is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) or a site identified under the Nature Conservation Review or Geological Conservation Review particular regard will be paid to the site's national importance. Where development is permitted, the use of conditions or planning obligations to ensure the protection and enhancement of the site's nature conservation interest will be considered. Bill Cotton MRTPI, Planning Director (Interim), Somerset Council Issued by Somerset Planning - West Team Date: 13 October 2026 N.B.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

TA4 2JJ

Parish

Upton

Date validated

17 September 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Teagan Darvill

Documents

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