8 Castle Road, PORTLAND, DT5 1AU

erection of a single dwelling (outline-access only) and formation of associated ancillary parking and incidental land

Authority: Dorset
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Marigold O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for the occupiers of 8 Castle Road and for the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling, in respect of privacy, outlook and outdoor space

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to provide adequate living conditions for existing and future occupiers in respect of privacy, outlook and outdoor space, conflicting with the Development Plan and Framework.

The benefits of housing delivery were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance and the failure to provide adequate living conditions, particularly given that the Council can demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV10, Policy ENV12, Policy ENV11, Policy ENV16

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