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Dismissed11 July 20243338763

Grove Lodge Grove Hill, Osmington, Weymouth, DT3 6EZ

Planning appeal 3338763 at Grove Lodge Grove Hill, Osmington, Weymouth, DT3 6EZ (Dorset) was dismissed on 11 July 2024 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the development plan would support the proposal in this location.

the proposed extension of the existing hobbies room above the double garage

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Praine N
Postcode
DT3 6EZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the development plan would support the proposal in this location

What decided it

The proposed development's location outside a defined development boundary in a less accessible area not adjoining an established settlement conflicts with Policies SUS2 and ECON6, and insufficient evidence was provided to justify tourist accommodation in this location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SUS2Policy ECON6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 84

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