8 Warren Close, RINGWOOD, BH24 2AJ

demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of 3 no. detached houses with off road car parking

Authority: Dorset
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: O'Doherty A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 & 7a Warren Close, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The very significant adverse impacts on character and appearance and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, which substantially and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of the proposal in housing delivery and economic terms.

The very significant weight of adverse impacts on character and living conditions was balanced against the moderate weight of benefits in housing delivery, housing mix, economic contribution, and energy efficiency; the adverse impacts outweighed the benefits and the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

Framework references: 11, 60, 69, 124, 125, 126, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy LN2, Policy HE2

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