Planning appeal decision
Martins Mead , Ferndown Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3DN
Planning appeal 3311233 at Martins Mead , Ferndown Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3DN (Dorset) was allowed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupiers, having particular regard to the neighbouring property Jan-Marie, situated to the south-west.
the construction of a part single storey and part two storey rear extension
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- DT7 3DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupiers, having particular regard to the neighbouring property Jan-Marie, situated to the south-west
What decided it
The single storey lean-to component pitching away from the neighbouring property and the extension being set further back into the appeal site, combined with its shorter depth than the existing gable, would not result in an oppressive or overbearing impact on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV16
- 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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