Planning appeal decision
203 New Road, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8EE
Planning appeal 3371464 at 203 New Road, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8EE (Dorset) was allowed on 6 November 2025 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would amount to a separate dwelling.
garage extension for gym and craft room at first floor level
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- BH22 8EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would amount to a separate dwelling
- the effect of the proposed development on the Dorset Heathland Special Protection Area, Special Area of Conservation and Ramsar and New Forest Special Conservation Area, Special Protection Area and Ramsar
What decided it
The proposed extension would not amount to a separate dwelling and would not result in a net increase in dwellings, therefore complying with the development plan policies protecting the Dorset Heathlands and New Forest designated sites.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ME1Policy ME2Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan Part 1 – Core StrategyDorset Heathlands Planning Framework Supplementary Planning Document
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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