Planning appeal decision
46 Oldridge Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4FN
Planning appeal 3312286 at 46 Oldridge Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4FN (Dorset) was allowed on 8 March 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider area.
to erect first floor extension over garage providing car port beneath
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- DT3 4FN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider area
What decided it
The proposal would provide continuity of the two-storey scale and be more consistent with the building characteristics found elsewhere on Oldridge Road, thereby according with the development plan policies requiring development to be informed by local character and not overpower the original building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV10Policy ENV12Policy CNP11
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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