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Dismissed18 June 20213266945

27 Huntick Estate , Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6EB

Planning appeal 3266945 at 27 Huntick Estate , Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16 6EB (Dorset) was dismissed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

to sever land and erect pair of semi-detached houses with access, parking and new dropped kerb

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Rennie S
Postcode
BH16 6EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbours to the site
  • surface water flood risk

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the cramped and incongruous development on a prominent corner plot within a spacious, low-density street scene significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply and infill development.

the harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply and infill development

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Purbeck Local Plan Part 1 - Policy D: DesignLytchett Matravers Neighbourhood Plan adopted 2017 - Policies 1 & 2Purbeck Local Plan Part 1 - Policy FR: Flood Risk

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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