Reason
for Decision
To
conserve the public amenity of specific parts of the Dorchester Conservation
Area, by preventing loss of further features which contribute to the character
of the conservation area.
Other
Options considered
1.
Not to make an Article 4 Direction - this is likely to lead to further loss of
walls, gates and other means of enclosure which contribute to the amenity of
the area.
2.
No to make an immediate Article 4 Direction - this would result in raising the
profile of the issue, and there would be a much longer time during which walls,
gates and boundary features could be removed through permitted development
rights.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Dorchester East; Dorchester Poundbury; Dorchester West;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/11/2019
Decision due: 25 Nov 2019 by Portfolio Holder for Planning
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Planning
Lead director: Executive Director, Place
Contact: Alison Turnock, Service Manager for Conservation Email: alison.turnock@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.