®Planning appeal decision
2 Lower Acreman Street, Sherborne, Dorst, DT9 3EX
Planning appeal 3262335 at 2 Lower Acreman Street, Sherborne, Dorst, DT9 3EX (Dorset) was dismissed on 6 July 2021 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the scheme on designated heritage assets, including (a) whether it would preserve a Grade II listed building, its setting, or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses; (b) whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Sherborne Conservation Area; and (c) if any harm would be caused, whether this would be outweighed by public benefits.
alterations and two storey extension. Appeal B: APP/D1265/Y/20/3262335 2 Lower Acremen Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3EX
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- DT9 3EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the scheme on designated heritage assets, including (a) whether it would preserve a Grade II listed building, its setting, or any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses; (b) whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Sherborne Conservation Area; and (c) if any harm would be caused, whether this would be outweighed by public benefits
- In relation to Appeal A, the effect of the scheme on the living conditions of occupants of 3 Lower Acreman Street in relation to outlook and light
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area, to which great weight and considerable importance were attached, was not outweighed by negligible public benefits, and the scheme would additionally cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area, to which great weight and considerable importance were attached, was not outweighed by the negligible public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV4Policy ENV16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193Paragraph 196
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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