Planning appeal decision
Mayflower Cottage, 39 Sherborne Lane, Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY
Planning appeal 3319004 at Mayflower Cottage, 39 Sherborne Lane, Lyme Regis, DT7 3NY (Dorset) was dismissed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the effect on relevant designated heritage assets.
widening of front gateway at 39 Sherborne Lane
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reeves K
- Postcode
- DT7 3NY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the effect on relevant designated heritage assets
- the effect on highway safety
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of designated heritage assets and the unacceptable impact on highway safety could not be justified by the modest private benefits of improved access.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV4ENV12COM7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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