BAKERS OF NAILSEA ABATTOIR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING APPRAISAL
3. OPPORTUNITIES
3.1 The site is previously developed land (PDL). The National Planning Policy Framework
and adopted Development Plan prioritise the use of previously developed land
over greenfield land. The PDL nature of the site is a significant material
consideration and benefit in planning terms, particularly if it can be demonstrated
that there is no realistic prospect of re-use for employment, or an alternative use
appropriate for the rural location, and the proposal would deliver substantial visual
improvements to the site and landscape.
3.2 The Council is unable to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply and as such,
the Development Plan is not up-to-date. Paragraph 11(d) of the National Planning
Policy Framework (NPPF) dictates that permission is granted unless:
▪ Policies in the National Planning Policy Framework that protect areas or
assets of importance (including but not limited to protected landscapes such
as SSSI’s or AONBS; land at risk of flooding; or irreplaceable habitats) provide
a clear reason for refusing development; or
▪ Any adverse impacts would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the
benefits.
3.3 Housing delivery is high on the Government’s agenda, and the NPPF requires
Council’s to “boost significantly” housing supply. These are compelling material
considerations that weigh in favour of a housing scheme on the site (although it
should be noted that they would not over-ride any adverse impacts that cannot be
mitigated, and which provide a clear reason for refusing development).
3.4 The existing abattoir is likely to impact negatively on the environmental and
residential amenity of the locality, by virtue of odour, as well as noise/vibration
associated with the use of machinery and vehicular movements by large vehicles.
On the assumption that the existing use is served by heavy vehicles, it may also have
an impact on highway safety in view of the narrow country lanes with limited
passing places and poor visibility. These impacts would fall away with a residential
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