Planning appeal decision
Plot 21 , 4 Pirates Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9GL
Planning appeal 3352803 at Plot 21 , 4 Pirates Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9GL (Dorset) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 May 2025 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
2 sheds, retention of decking, water tanks in association with continued use of land as allotment
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Perrins N
- Postcode
- DT4 9GL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The smaller shed and water tanks are acceptable ancillary structures for allotment use that do not materially harm the sensitive Heritage Coast landscape, whereas the larger shed and decking together would create unacceptable overdevelopment and landscape harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV10Policy ENV12Policy CNP9Policy NCP11
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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