Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 1, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   That planning application 2024/1865/FUL be REFFUSED contrary to the Officer’s recommendation due to the significant harm to the setting of the heritage assets, the disproportionate development within Beckington and the impact of the scheme on the discharge of sewage into the River Frome and the designated wild swimming area at Farleigh Hungerford. The benefits of the scheme are not outweighed by the significant and demonstrable harms identified. The exact wording of the refusal reasons to be confirmed by the Planning Officers in consultation with the Chair, Vice-Chair and divisional members.   Votes – 7 for, 3 against, 3 abstentions.