Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 7 Ashley Drive North, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2JL
Planning appeal 3297717 at Land Rear of 7 Ashley Drive North, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2JL (Dorset) was allowed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to the Ashley Drive/St Ives Park Special Character Area (SCA).
the erection of a detached chalet bungalow and garage with associated access and parking
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- BH24 2JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to the Ashley Drive/St Ives Park Special Character Area (SCA)
- whether the proposed development would be likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the significance of the non-designated heritage asset and, subject to mitigation through CIL contributions, would not result in adverse effects on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2Policy HE3Policy ME2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 174Paragraph 170Paragraph 54
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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