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Dismissed14 September 20223292314

The Mill, West Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3QX

Planning appeal 3292314 at The Mill, West Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3QX (Dorset) was dismissed on 14 September 2022 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of the Wall, the setting of the Mill and whether the works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.

described as ‘Application to retain fence panels erected to the High Street Boundary Wall’

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Jones M
Postcode
DT6 3QX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of the Wall, the setting of the Mill and whether the works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area

What decided it

The modest public benefits of the fence fail decisively to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed Wall, the setting of the Mill, and the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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