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Dismissed13 October 20233324466

26 Norman Close, Bridport, DT6 4ET

Planning appeal 3324466 at 26 Norman Close, Bridport, DT6 4ET (Dorset) was dismissed on 13 October 2023 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider street scene.

Install Balcony and French doors

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Allan J
Postcode
DT6 4ET

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider street scene
  • The effects upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers at 17-20 Norman Close in terms of overlooking
  • The effects upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers at 27 Norman Close with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area by introducing an incongruous balcony and altered fenestration that would disrupt the visual harmony and locally distinct character of the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV10Policy ENV12Policy ENV16Policy D8

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