Planning appeal decision
Woodland South East of Kingcombe Lane, Rampisham, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0QD
Planning appeal 3332977 at Woodland South East of Kingcombe Lane, Rampisham, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0QD (Dorset) was dismissed on 29 July 2024 by Inspector Castle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the siting, design and external appearance of the proposed building would be acceptable.
small wooden tool shed built on blocks and timber bearers to minimise environmental impact. Wall cladding to be made of horizontal redwood shiplap timber. Apex roof made from juniper green plastisol box galvanised steel with a 20 degree pitch. Will include a 4.5m x 1m decking area for outdoor work. The shed will be placed in an open area adjacent to the existing ride
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Castle S
- Postcode
- DT2 0QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the siting, design and external appearance of the proposed building would be acceptable
What decided it
The siting of the proposed shed would not respect the high quality, sensitive and undeveloped landscape character of the ancient woodland within the Dorset National Landscape, representing harmful encroachment of built form.
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