Planning appeal decision
Land At E 377939 N 130405, Church Road, Silton, SP8 5PW
Planning appeal 6007812 at Land At E 377939 N 130405, Church Road, Silton, SP8 5PW (Dorset) was dismissed on 19 June 2026 by Inspector C Rose, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the design and scale of the building.
erection of a single storey equestrian building (stable block and tack room) to supersede previous approval P/FUL/2022/05814
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- agricultural
- Inspector
- C Rose
- Postcode
- SP8 5PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the design and scale of the building
What decided it
The development would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area by reason of its scale, design and use of rendered blockwork materials that are not easily removable, contrary to Policy 32 and the Framework's requirement for well-designed places.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 20Policy 24Policy 32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 39
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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