Planning appeal decision
Turnpike Cottage, West Road, Bridport, DT6 6AG
Planning appeal 3305615 at Turnpike Cottage, West Road, Bridport, DT6 6AG (Dorset) was dismissed on 7 December 2022 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area including the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
demolition of attached lean-to extension and summer house and the construction of a two-storey side extension, including raised decking area and external steps
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- White J
- Postcode
- DT6 6AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area including the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The proposed extension would not be subordinate in scale and would be over-dominant to the side of the house, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding AONB landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOUS6Policy ENV1Policy ENV10Policy ENV12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 172Paragraph 127
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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