Planning appeal decision
High Pavement, Down Lane, Trent, Nr. Sherborne, DT9 4SW
Planning appeal 3301328 at High Pavement, Down Lane, Trent, Nr. Sherborne, DT9 4SW (Dorset) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Sargent J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of this listed building.
the erection of a 1½ storey side extension, a single storey side extension, alteration of rear 2 storey extension, erection of garden walls, erection of replacement garage (demolish existing garage and shed) and relocation of greenhouse. Appeal B: APP/D1265/Y/22/3301328 High Pavement, Down Lane, Trent, Nr Sherborne DT9 4SW
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Sargent J
- Postcode
- DT9 4SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of this listed building
- Whether they would fail to preserve the character or appearance of the Trent Conservation Area
- Whether they would harm the significance of either of these designated heritage assets
What decided it
The 1½ storey eastern extension would cause less than substantial harm to the listed building's special architectural and historic interest and the conservation area's character and appearance, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV4ENV12
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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