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Dismissed28 October 20223288299

The Walled Garden, Wootton Lane, Wootton Fitzpaine, Dorset, DT6 6NH

Planning appeal 3288299 at The Walled Garden, Wootton Lane, Wootton Fitzpaine, Dorset, DT6 6NH (Dorset) was dismissed on 28 October 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed dwelling would be suitably located, having regard to the requirements of national and local planning policies which seek to restrict residential development in the countryside.

Application to erect no.4 bedroom dwelling and full restoration of grade 2 listed wall surrounding site

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards S
Postcode
DT6 6NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed dwelling would be suitably located, having regard to the requirements of national and local planning policies which seek to restrict residential development in the countryside
  • The effect of the proposal on the dark night skies of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Kitchen Garden Wall at Manor Gardens, and attached shed, Wootton Lane, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest they possess

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the Grade II listed structure and harm to the Dorset AONB, and these harms would not be outweighed by the public benefits, particularly given the conflicts with the development plan and the location in a remote rural area.

The contribution to housing supply and support for restoration works were outweighed by conflicts with the development plan and harm to the listed structures and AONB, to which great weight was ascribed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SUS2Policy ENV1Policy ENV4Policy ENV10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 56Paragraph 80Paragraph 130Paragraph 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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