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Dismissed19 October 20233302350

2 Umbers Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LB

Planning appeal 3302350 at 2 Umbers Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LB (Dorset) was dismissed on 19 October 2023 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on protected trees.

erection of a free standing tree house to be used as a holiday let (Use Class C3) and associated works

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
O'Doherty A
Postcode
SP7 8LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect of the proposed development on protected trees
  • Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Effect of the proposed development on the setting of Shaftesbury Conservation Area
  • Effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy and noise

What decided it

The proposed tree house would stand out as a prominent and incongruous feature in the undeveloped tree belt, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the conservation area, which benefits do not outweigh.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 4Policy 5Policy 11Policy 18Policy 24Policy 25Policy SFGI1Policy SFGI2Policy SFCL2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 126Paragraph 16

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