Planning appeal decision
Newlands Farm, Milton on Stour, Dorset, SP8 5PX
Planning appeal 6002626 at Newlands Farm, Milton on Stour, Dorset, SP8 5PX (Dorset) was dismissed on 27 March 2026 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Milton-on-Stour Conservation Area.
single storey and east extensions with internal alterations
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- SP8 5PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Milton-on-Stour Conservation Area
- Whether insufficient information has been submitted with regards to protected species
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area caused by the proposed glazed link and utility room extensions, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5 of the North Dorset District Local Plan Part 1 (adopted 2016)Policy 4 of the North Dorset District Local Plan Part 1 (adopted 2016)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215
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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