Planning appeal decision
5 The Terrace, Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne, DT9 6QA
Planning appeal 3303973 at 5 The Terrace, Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne, DT9 6QA (Dorset) was allowed on 28 October 2022 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area including Thornford Conservation Area.
to extend the attic out further to create a bedroom with an office space and an en-suite
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- White J
- Postcode
- DT9 6QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area including Thornford Conservation Area
- the living conditions of No 4 The Terrace, with particular regard to outlook
- the setting of the adjacent listed building, Pyt House
What decided it
The extension's discreet rear location, subservient design, muted colours and position below the roof ridge line mean it causes no material harm to the Conservation Area, listed building setting, or neighbouring living conditions, thereby complying with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV10Policy ENV12Policy ENV16Policy ENV4
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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