Planning appeal decision
The Creek, Ringstead, Dorchester, DT2 8NG
Planning appeal 3280358 at The Creek, Ringstead, Dorchester, DT2 8NG (Dorset) was dismissed on 1 February 2022 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB) and the Purbeck Heritage Coast (the HC).
demolition of existing house and construction of similar new house
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- DT2 8NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB) and the Purbeck Heritage Coast (the HC)
- the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the residents of East Creek, with reference to noise and privacy
What decided it
The proposal would have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the AONB and Heritage Coast, and would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with no material considerations outweighing the conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOUS6Policy ENV1Policy ENV12Policy SUS2Policy ENV16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 176
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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