Decision details

The Chief Executive, following a consultative meeting by the Area East Committee (Informal) on the 18 May 2022, made the following decision;

That planning application 21/01054/DPO is Refused, in-line with the officers recommendation

Reason:

The Section 106 Agreement still serves a useful purpose to help secure the viability of the Red Lion Inn. The proposed variation/modification of the Section 106 Agreement would be detrimental to the long-term viability and future of The Red Lion Inn, resulting in a significant or total loss of the premises currently used as a public house that contributes towards the sustainability of the village of Babcary. In addition, the proposed development would not provide employment opportunities appropriate to the scale of the settlement, would not create or enhance community facilities and services to serve the settlement, or meet an identified housing need (particularly affordable housing), nor would it increase the sustainability of the settlement. As such the proposed development would be contrary to Policies SD1, SS2 and EP15 of the South Somerset Local Plan and relevant guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).