®Planning appeal decision
123 Pottle Walk, Wimborne, BH21 2FD
Planning appeal 3278693 at 123 Pottle Walk, Wimborne, BH21 2FD (Dorset) was dismissed on 26 November 2021 by Inspector Baljit K Muston, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed balcony on the living conditions of the occupiers of adjoining dwellings, with particular regard to whether the development would result in unacceptable overlooking.
to erect front and rear single storey extensions with a new first floor balcony to the front elevation
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Baljit K Muston
- Postcode
- BH21 2FD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed balcony on the living conditions of the occupiers of adjoining dwellings, with particular regard to whether the development would result in unacceptable overlooking
What decided it
The proposed balcony would result in unacceptable overlooking of the principal sitting-out areas of adjoining dwellings, contrary to Policy HE2.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2 of the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan Part 1 Core Strategy 2014
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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