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Dismissed17 September 20243333960

2 Queens Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7JX

Planning appeal 3333960 at 2 Queens Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7JX (Dorset) was dismissed on 17 September 2024 by Inspector Faulkner H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blandford Forum Conservation Area.

Demolition of garage; new dwelling with parking and associated development

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Faulkner H
Postcode
DT11 7JX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Blandford Forum Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance and privacy and the living conditions of future occupiers with regard to amenity space

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset (the conservation area) was not outweighed by the modest benefits of the scheme, and the harmful impact of the narrow access on neighbouring living conditions through noise and disturbance.

the less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset was not outweighed by the modest benefits of one additional home in a sustainable location and limited economic and social benefits

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 5 of North Dorset Local PlanPolicy 7 of North Dorset Local PlanPolicy 24 of North Dorset Local PlanPolicy 25 of North Dorset Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 208Paragraph 12

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