Little Orchard
Little Orchard – Appeal Victory in Gaunts Common
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Intelligent Land triumphed in an appeal against Dorset Council, securing planning consent for a new dwelling in the Gaunts Common Special Character Area. This case study details the challenges faced, the strategies employed, and the successful outcome achieved by Intelligent Land.
SUMMARY
Expertise Planning
Sector Residential
Project type Planning appeal support to third party
Location Dorset
INTRODUCTION
- Background Information: Faced with Dorset Council’s refusal of planning permission, Intelligent Land was tasked with challenging the decision relating to erecting a new, sensitively designed dwelling in a notable character area.
- Objectives: To overturn the council’s decision by demonstrating the appropriateness of the proposed dwelling’s design and its alignment with the local character.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
- Scope of Work: Representing the client in an appeal against Dorset Council’s decision, including presenting evidence and arguments to support the new dwelling.
- Timeline: May to December 2023
- Team and Stakeholders: Collaboration between Intelligent Land, SetSquare Studio Architects, and the client.
CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
- Challenges: Overcoming the council’s concerns regarding the impact on countryside views and the settlement’s linear character.
- Solutions: Intelligent Land effectively demonstrated the flaws in the council’s position on views and highlighted the dwelling’s rural-style design that respected the existing settlement pattern.
RESULTS AND IMPACT
- Quantitative Results: Winning the appeal and gaining planning consent for the new dwelling.
- Qualitative Impact: Setting a precedent for well-designed and sensitive infill development in areas of special character.
LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES
- The effectiveness of robust architectural design and evidence-based arguments in planning appeals.
- The importance of understanding and respecting local area designations while advocating for sensible development.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“We have now had time to reflect on the planning application journey and appreciate the feedback you provided us supporting the planning inspectorate’s decision to award our application.
You stated that he had highlighted the thoroughness of our original application and subsequent appeal which, though we’ll acknowledge our conviction to see this process through and supply and relevant information, we have to place the credit for that where it is rightly due.
We have been grateful for your experience and guidance throughout this process, recommending at each stage, sound advice that might have cost more, but was clearly of benefit. We would be happy to highly recommend your services to anyone.”
Alex McCreath
CONCLUSION
The success of Intelligent Land in the Little Orchard case reflects the firm’s expertise in navigating complex planning scenarios. This victory not only benefits the client but also contributes to the broader discourse on development in special character areas.
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Simon Trueick
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