Planning appeal decision
1 Ashmeads Way, Wimborne, BH21 2NZ
Planning appeal 3331230 at 1 Ashmeads Way, Wimborne, BH21 2NZ (Dorset) was dismissed on 11 June 2024 by Inspector Walker K, 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.
sever land to form detached dwelling. Undertake alterations to existing property (revised scheme)
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Walker K
- Postcode
- BH21 2NZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, being unsympathetic to local character and failing to maintain a strong sense of place, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of a single dwelling.
The modest benefits of housing provision and environmental enhancements were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2 of the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan Part 1 – Core Strategy (2014)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 226
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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