Planning appeal decision
Longcroft Tin, Barrack Road, West Parley, Dorset, BH22 8UB
Planning appeal 3340607 at Longcroft Tin, Barrack Road, West Parley, Dorset, BH22 8UB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 29 November 2024 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to any relevant development plan policies and the Framework.
erection of replacement detached dwelling
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- BH22 8UB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to any relevant development plan policies and the Framework
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal upon the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site and Dorset Heath Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area through its functional form, uninspiring appearance, and the formalisation of hardstanding that would erode the local green environment and rural appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H13Policy KS1Policy KS3Policy HE2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 154
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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