Former A T S Euromaster Site, New Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8QH

Planning appeal 3279161 at Former A T S Euromaster Site, New Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8QH (Dorset) was allowed on 19 January 2022 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on designated heritage assets, and specifically whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Shaftesbury Conservation Area, conserve the setting of the Conservation Area, and preserve the settings of listed buildings.

construction of 18 dwellings, access, car parking and landscaping

Authority: Dorset
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Webb B
Postcode: SP7 8QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on designated heritage assets, and specifically whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Shaftesbury Conservation Area, conserve the setting of the Conservation Area, and preserve the settings of listed buildings
whether the failure to secure contributions towards open space/play facilities and education is acceptable

What decided it

The proposed development, particularly Block A, would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and conserve the settings of the listed buildings, and the Council failed to demonstrate that contributions towards open space/play facilities and education were necessary.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 5Policy 24Policy 7Policy 8Policy 14Policy 1Policy 2SFDH1SFDH3SFDH6SFDH7SFDH2SFDH4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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