Planning appeal decision
21 Glyde Path Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XE
Planning appeal 3348635 at 21 Glyde Path Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XE (Dorset) was dismissed on 29 November 2024 by Inspector Dawe A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the significance of the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
described as: Amend the residential lower ground floor from house storage to ancillary accommodation
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dawe A
- Postcode
- DT1 1XE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the significance of the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The extent to which the proposed works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dorchester Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed works would fail to preserve the significance of the Grade II listed building and its features of special architectural or historic interest, and would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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