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Dismissed7 October 20223298003

Land and Building West of Kingsam, Icen Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PY

Planning appeal 3298003 at Land and Building West of Kingsam, Icen Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PY (Dorset) was dismissed on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for a dwelling, having regard to the settlement policies of the Development Plan.

erection of 1 dwelling with associated works

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
DT3 5PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is suitable for a dwelling, having regard to the settlement policies of the Development Plan
  • The effect of the development on the landscape character of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB)

What decided it

The harm to the special qualities and natural beauty of the AONB, which is a matter attracting great weight and provides a clear reason for refusal, outweighs the limited benefits of providing one self-build dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SUS2Policy ENV1
National Planning Policy Framework
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