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Dismissed2 August 20233311931

Christmas Cottage, Uploders, Bridport, DT6 4NS

Planning appeal 3311931 at Christmas Cottage, Uploders, Bridport, DT6 4NS (Dorset) was dismissed on 2 August 2023 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the scheme would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Uploaders Conservation Area.

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Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Webb B
Postcode
DT6 4NS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the scheme would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Uploaders Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the designated heritage assets, being less than substantial but still attracting great weight, was not outweighed by the negligible public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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