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Dismissed23 January 20253347373

Seatown Seafront, Seatown, Bridport, DT6 6JU

Planning appeal 3347373 at Seatown Seafront, Seatown, Bridport, DT6 6JU (Dorset) was dismissed on 23 January 2025 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Seatown Conservation Area, and conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Dorset National Landscape and whether it would safeguard the Outstanding Universal Value of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Proposed Change of Use of Seafront Hardstanding and siting of temporary mobile business/catering and a Sauna unit

Authority
Dorset
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Rose C
Postcode
DT6 6JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Seatown Conservation Area, and conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Dorset National Landscape and whether it would safeguard the Outstanding Universal Value of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
  • whether the proposal would preserve the setting and significance of the Grade II listed Anchor Cottage and Seatown Farmhouse, and on The Anchor Inn non-designated heritage asset
  • the effect of the proposal on The Anchor Inn community facility, with particular regard to viability

What decided it

The harmful impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area, national landscape and world heritage site from the number, position and appearance of the temporary units, which would erode the open landscape character and visual remoteness of the area, outweighed the limited public benefits and could not be justified by the fallback position of permitted development rights.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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