4 Maumbury Road, Dorchester, DT1 1QW

change of use and extension to existing Light industrial buildings E(g) together with additional second floor and rear infill extensions to create 9 serviced accommodation together with 1 ground floor Office E(c)”

Authority: Dorset
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Edwards S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the provision of employment land and premises in the area
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal building and surrounding area, having particular regard to the Dorchester Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would cause unjustified loss of employment land contrary to Policy ECON2 and unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of a non-designated heritage asset within the Dorchester Conservation Area, with no public benefits to outweigh the identified harm.

Framework references: 202

Plan policies cited: Policy ECON2, Policy ENV4, Policy ENV10, Policy ENV12

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