Planning South Appeal Inquiry 3374756 of 24/00352/FUL of Land OS 8186 Dunsham Lane, Wayford, Crewkerne
Description
Inspectorate Reference: APP/E3335/W/25/3374756
Proposal: Proposed solar farm comprising ground mounted solar PV panels, with a generating capacity of up to 18.5 MWP including mounting framework, inverters, underground cabling, stockproof fence, CCTV, internal tracks and associated infrastructure and biodiversity net gain, substation for grid connection for a temporary period of 40 years.
Location: Land OS 8186 Dunsham Lane, Wayford, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8QL (GR:340842/106835)
Appeal by: Mr James Jenkison
Planning South application number: 24/00352/FUL
An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold an Inquiry opening on the date shown above to decide the appeal. You may attend the Public Inquiry if you so wish and, at the Inspector’s discretion, will be allowed to present any views that you have on the matter. Please read attendance information below.
An updated copy of the timetable will be published soon.
If you would like to attend the Inquiry in-person you must contact us at planningappealssouth@somerset.gov.uk to register your attendance. Please let us know if you wish to participate or simply observe.
The number of car parking spaces available at Brympton Way is limited and therefore you are encouraged to car share whenever possible. Please ensure that you park in visitor spaces. Please note that we are unable to guarantee a car parking space. There are disabled parking spaces available with the Inquiry taking place on the ground floor. Vending machines are available for snacks and refreshments. Please ensure that you sign in at Reception.
Inquiry Attendance
The Public Inquiry will be held in person at:
Council Chamber
Somerset Council
The Council Offices
Brympton Way
Yeovil
BA20 2HT
Starting on 10 February 2026 at 10am.
Application documents are available to view on the Local Planning Authority’s website or you can view them online in our offices.
Online Teams meeting for closing statements – Friday 20 February 2026
Friday 20 February 2026. Closing Statements by virtual online Teams meeting. Starts at 10am. Please arrive in the virtual lobby by 9.45am to allow for admission to the meeting.
Please note that the public will not be invited to speak at this event.
Join the 20 February 2026 meeting
Meeting ID: 388 351 370 659 48
Passcode: f4U6Kq69
Decision
The Inspector’s decision (when it is issued) and the information regarding the progress of this appeal can be accessed via the Planning Inspectorate website.
The decision will also be available to view on the Somerset Council website.
Contacts
Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate:
Tim Salter, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN.
Phone: 0303 444 5000
Email address: Tim.Salter.oo@planninginspectorate.gov.uk