Planning appeal decision
Land at Rear of 105, 107, And 109 Lonnen Road, Colehill, Dorset, BH21 7AU
Planning appeal 3272297 at Land at Rear of 105, 107, And 109 Lonnen Road, Colehill, Dorset, BH21 7AU (Dorset) was allowed on 27 May 2022 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of 4no. dwellings; alterations to access; formation of parking spaces
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- BH21 7AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupants of Eastcote in relation to privacy
What decided it
The change in planning policy context since the previous appeal, combined with the site's location within an established pattern of residential development and the acceptable separation distances and screening that would protect neighbouring privacy, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE3Policy HE2
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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