Planning appeal decision
Bourne Vale, Valley Road, Harmans Cross, BH19 3DZ
Planning appeal 3325850 at Bourne Vale, Valley Road, Harmans Cross, BH19 3DZ (Dorset) was allowed on 10 December 2024 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including the Dorset National Landscape.
demolition of existing outbuilding and development of proposed single storey 2-bedroom small dwelling
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- BH19 3DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including the Dorset National Landscape
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers
What decided it
The imposition of a condition requiring approval of external materials made the scheme acceptable in terms of character and appearance, allowing the replacement of a dilapidated building with a modest dwelling that would not harm the National Landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DPolicy LHHPurbeck Local Plan Part 1 (2012)Purbeck District Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55Paragraph 182Paragraph 135Paragraph 54
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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