Planning appeal decision
14 The Flats, , Organford Road,, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JY
Planning appeal 3283351 at 14 The Flats, , Organford Road,, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JY (Dorset) was dismissed on 17 June 2022 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to light and outlook.
Rear extension and addition of second storey and remodel throughout
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- BH16 6JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to light and outlook
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of four neighbouring properties through a significant and unacceptable reduction in outlook and overbearing visual impact, conflicting with the development plan and NPPF guidance on amenity.
The private benefits of enhanced accommodation for the appellant's family were outweighed by the unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and the conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D, Purbeck Local Plan Part 1 (adopted 2012)Purbeck District Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (adopted 2014)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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