Planning appeal decision
The Green Man, Kings Stag, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2AY
Planning appeal 3317858 at The Green Man, Kings Stag, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2AY (Dorset) was allowed on 27 November 2023 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.
a wooden pergola within the pub garden to provide undercover seating
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- DT10 2AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
What decided it
The structure's simple, lightweight design and limited visual prominence, combined with the ability to address the roof colour concern through conditions, meant the proposal would not have unacceptable effects on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 24Policy 27 of the Adopted North Dorset Local Plan Part 1 (2011-2031)
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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