Planning appeal decision
8 Warren Close, Ringwood, BH24 2AJ
Planning appeal 3319313 at 8 Warren Close, Ringwood, BH24 2AJ (Dorset) was dismissed on 12 October 2023 by Inspector O'Doherty A, 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.
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
- Postcode
- BH24 2AJ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LN2Policy HE2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 69Paragraph 124Paragraph 125Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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