schedule of planning applications

The applicants argue that the owner of the site lives in the property so is well aware
of the consequences, however in planning terms officers have a duty to protect the
amenity of future occupiers. The applicants further argue that the site could be used
as a nursery, at a higher intensity, and that large delivery lorries would pass by the
property unregulated.
Officers have considered the issue of disturbance and balanced this against the
current authorised use of the site, the potential for intensification of the existing use
and existing planning permission. Whilst the access could give rise to disturbance to
the occupants of No.77 Pinehurst Road it is considered that in this particular instance
given the specific site circumstances an objection may be hard to sustain. Officers
are of the view that on balance, no objection is raised to this element of the scheme.
The applicants have been requested to provide amended plans to make all windows
on the flank elevation of 77 Pinehurst Road that face the access high level in order to
reduce noise and glare from headlights. These are secondary windows and light a
kitchen and living room.
Trees
A number of TPO trees overhang the south east corner of the site; these have been
taken into account in the siting of the properties through an arboricultural survey and
report. There is no objection to the proposal on tree grounds. The scheme is
considered to be in accordance with Policy DES 8 of the EDLP.
Nature Conservation
A bat survey has been undertaken that demonstrates that there are no bats within
the structures to be demolished. With regard the Dorset Heathland Interim Planning
Framework (IPF) a Unilateral Undertaking has been signed by the land owners. The
application meets policy NCON4 of the EDLP and guidance contain within PPS9
(Nature and Geological Conservation)
South East Dorset Transport Contributions Scheme
A Unilateral Undertaking agreeing to make the appropriate contributions has been
signed by the land owners.
Summary
The proposal is in the main well considered and makes maximum and efficient use of
a previously developed site. Whilst the loss of a business is regrettable, the use for
residential purposes is more compatible with the area.
With regard to the access, whilst this may cause some loss of amenity to the parent
property at No. 77 Pinehurst Road, an objection may be hard to sustain given the
specific site circumstances. Overall, on balance, the proposal meets development
plan policies within the East Dorset Local Plan.
Recommendation:
GRANT – SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):-
Conditions/Reasons:-
1 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of
three years from the date of this permission.
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