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Dismissed29 July 20223298167

Mayfield, 1, Wych Hill, Bridport, DT6 4JJ

Planning appeal 3298167 at Mayfield, 1, Wych Hill, Bridport, DT6 4JJ (Dorset) was dismissed on 29 July 2022 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal upon the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties, with specific reference to outlook, privacy and light.

for a first floor extension with dormer windows and carry out alterations

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Tivey C
Postcode
DT6 4JJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the appeal proposal upon the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties, with specific reference to outlook, privacy and light

What decided it

The increased height and resultant bulk of the extended dwelling would give rise to demonstrable harm to the outlook from 3 Wych Hill through an overbearing impact, contrary to Policies ENV12 and ENV16.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV12Policy ENV16

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