Planning appeal decision
1 Wight Walk, West Parley, Dorset, BH22 8QA
Planning appeal 3308358 at 1 Wight Walk, West Parley, Dorset, BH22 8QA (Dorset) was dismissed on 9 January 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the appeal site's location within the New Road Special Character Area.
Retention of 1.85m close boarded boundary fence
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- BH22 8QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the appeal site's location within the New Road Special Character Area
What decided it
The proposed fence results in significant harm to the character and appearance of the Special Character Area by visually dominating and screening the existing boundary hedging, contrary to development plan policy and SPG guidance that seek to protect such areas.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2 of the Christchurch & East Dorset Local Plan Part 1 – Core Strategy (April 2014)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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