Longcroft Tin, Barrack Road, West Parley, Dorset, BH22 8UB

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

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.

Framework references: 154

Plan policies cited: Policy H13, Policy KS1, Policy KS3, Policy HE2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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