Waves Cottage , Britwell Drive, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RS

Planning appeal 3329535 at Waves Cottage , Britwell Drive, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RS (Dorset) was dismissed on 23 April 2024 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 1-3 Albion Villas, with particular regard to privacy.

to raise the western section (only) of the roof to the dwelling, to allow for a loft conversion, to total one and half storeys, to provide two additional bedrooms

Authority: Dorset
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Reeves K
Postcode: BH20 5RS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 1-3 Albion Villas, with particular regard to privacy
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of West Lulworth Conservation Area and preserve the setting of adjacent listed buildings
whether the development would conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Dorset National Landscape

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking of their terrace, combined with less than substantial but considerable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the settings of listed buildings, which could not be outweighed by the private benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DPolicy LHH

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