46 The Finches, Weymouth, DT3 5QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• whether the proposed development would adversely impact the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and enclosure
• whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook
• whether the proposed development is required to deliver mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG)

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous design of the proposed dwelling, combined with the overbearing impact on neighbouring living conditions and the failure to secure biodiversity net gain, substantially outweighed the modest housing and economic benefits.

the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic activity were substantially outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, the overbearing impact on neighbouring amenity, and the failure to secure biodiversity net gain; Policy S4 of the Framework did not point to permission being granted