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Dismissed8 December 20233319012

Weymouth Rugby Club, Monmouth Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HZ

Planning appeal 3319012 at Weymouth Rugby Club, Monmouth Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HZ (Dorset) was dismissed on 8 December 2023 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to noise and odour.

Change of use from club parking to café area and the placing of a steel box container and fencing

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Reeves K
Postcode
DT3 5HZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to noise and odour

What decided it

The uncontained outdoor seating area creates unacceptable noise disturbance to neighbouring residential properties that cannot be adequately mitigated, conflicting with Policy ENV16 and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV16

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