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List of Figures.................................................................................................................. 3 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................4 1.1 Background .......................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Planning Policy Framework .................................................................................. 5 1.3 Development within a Conservation Area............................................................. 5 1.4 Preparation and Survey Limitations ...................................................................... 5 1.5 Community Involvement ....................................................................................... 6 2. Summary of Special Interest ...................................................................................... 6 2.1 Special Historic Interest ........................................................................................ 6 2.2 Special Architectural Interest ................................................................................ 6 3. Site, Situation and Zoning .......................................................................................... 7 3.1 Location and Setting ............................................................................................. 7 3.2 Economic and Social Profile ................................................................................. 7 3.3 Study Zones.......................................................................................................... 7 4. Historic Morphology and Archaeology........................................................................ 9 4.1 Historic Morphology .............................................................................................. 9 4.2 Archaeology........................................................................................................ 10 5. Spatial Analysis and Built Form................................................................................ 10 5.1 Urban Structure .................................................................................................. 12 5.2 Open Space........................................................................................................ 12 5.3 Views .................................................................................................................. 13 5.4 Plan-Form, Height and Massing ......................................................................... 14 5.5 Building Density.................................................................................................. 15 5.6 Edges and Enclosure.......................................................................................... 16 6. Architecture .............................................................................................................. 17 6.1 Architectural Style............................................................................................... 17 6.2 Listed Buildings and Important Unlisted Buildings .............................................. 24 6.3 Facades.............................................................................................................. 24 6.4 Roofs .................................................................................................................. 25 6.5 Windows ............................................................................................................. 26 6.6 Other Features of Interest................................................................................... 26 7. Street Scene ............................................................................................................ 27 7.1 Walls, Railings and Gates................................................................................... 28 7.2 Trees, Hedges and Green Space ....................................................................... 28 7.3 Public Realm....................................................................................................... 29 8. Damage & Deterioration........................................................................................... 31 8.1 Principal Negative Features................................................................................ 31 8.2 General Condition............................................................................................... 31 8.3 Heritage at Risk .................................................................................................. 31 Taunton Deane Borough Council Page 2 of 45 August 2010 8.4 Threats and Pressures ....................................................................................... 32 9. Recommendations ................................................................................................... 33 9.1 Boundary Changes ............................................................................................. 33 9.2 Management & Enhancement ............................................................................ 33 Appendices ................................................................................................................... 34 Appendix A – Bibliography, Further Information and Advice...................................... 34 Appendix B – Conservation Areas: General Guidance.............................................. 35 Appendix C – Listed Buildings ................................................................................... 37 Appendix D – Important Unlisted Buildings................................................................ 38 Appendix E – Maps ………………………………………………………………………………..……...39 List of Figures Front Cover: Open countryside looking east towards the Quantocks Fig.1 Village Hall – an important community amenity Fig.2 13th-century effigies in the church to Sir John de Merriete and wives Fig.3 Former lime kiln now partially protected by tractor shed Fig.4 Communal gardens Fig.5 Lane running parallel to the former millstream Fig.6 Lane leading south out of village Fig.7 Looking west along valley bottom east of Meadow Wood Fig.8 Stream south of The Farmers Arms Fig.9 Small terrace of houses at Meadowside – in scale with their surroundings Fig.10 Old Forge (right) and converted farm buildings – now isolated by A358 Fig.11 The Old Smithy Fig.12 Field barn – important unlisted building Fig.13 The Gatehouse Fig.14 Combe Florey House - obscured from public view Fig.15 Church of St Peter and St Paul Fig.16 Inmans Fig.17 The Loft – converted farm building Fig.18 North View Fig.19 Gwynne Cottage Fig.20 Former school – in residential use since the 1960s Fig.21 Shutterne Cottage with Shutterne House (background) Fig.22 Farmers Arms with Sunnyside Cottages (right) Fig.23 Brookside – a prominent building from Zone 1 Fig.24 Random red sandstone rubble, typical wall construction Fig.25 Cob construction – Farmers Arms Fig.26 Mixture of roofing materials in Zone 1 Fig.27 Windows at The Old Smithy and Shutterne Cottage Fig.28 Well head Fig.29 Cobbled path leading from church Fig.30 Wrought iron lantern at church gate Fig.31 Stone bridge opposite Sunnyside Cottages Fig.32 Poor repointing of sandstone wall Taunton Deane Borough Council Page 3 of 45 August 2010 1. Introduction 1.1 Background A Conservation Area is an area designated by a local authority as one of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. The object of designation is not to prohibit change but to manage it in ways that maintain or strengthen the area’s special qualities. Once designated, local authorities are encouraged to undertake periodic appraisals to evaluate and record the special interest of the area and provide a framework for development control and the creation of initiatives to improve the area. Combe Florey was designated a Conservation Area by Taunton Deane Borough Council in 1977. It was reviewed and the boundary extended in 1993. This Appraisal updates and incorporates elements of the review carried out 2001, which was not adopted. 1.2 Planning Policy Framework Conservation Areas are designated by local authorities in fulfilment of Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Local planning authorities also have a statutory duty to define and record the special interest, character and appearance of all Conservation Areas in their districts. A clear definition of those elements which contribute to the special architectural or historic interest of a place will also inform the local policy framework (see Taunton Deane Local Development Framework), which in accordance with The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, planning applications must be considered against. Further guidance regarding the legal implications of designation is given in Appendix B. 1.3 Development within a Conservation Area Conservation Areas give broader protection than listing individual buildings and all the elements within the Area are recognised as contributing in some way to its character. Anyone considering undertaking works to a property, or developing land that lies within a Conservation Area, is advised to contact a Conservation Officer and the responsible Development Management Officer, at Taunton Deane Borough Council for assistance. This Appraisal will assist in the formulation of appropriate design strategies for new development, which should be

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