Planning appeal decision
1 Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, DT11 0AT
Planning appeal 3305675 at 1 Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, DT11 0AT (Dorset) was dismissed on 2 August 2023 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed garage on the character and appearance of the area, including nearby designated heritage assets.
Erect garage
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- DT11 0AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed garage on the character and appearance of the area, including nearby designated heritage assets
What decided it
The proposed garage would be a highly conspicuous and incongruous feature that disrupts the distinctive pattern of the streetscene on the north side of Catherines Well, conflicting with Policy 24 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 24 of the North Dorset Local Plan Part 1 2016
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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