Replacement boat shed at Boat Park, Boat Shed, West Bay

“Description of site 4.1 The site is located on the corner of George Street at the entrance to a Boat Park. The existing building is a relatively small boatshed constructed of corrugated metal, used by the Bridport Sea Cadets. The site is within the built-up area of West Bay being within the Defined…”

“Development Boundary, surrounded by a mix of uses, and is within the West Bay Conservation Area and AONB. The site is also surrounded by various designated heritage assets; Swans Row to its southeast, numbers 5-11 George Street (5 being the closest) to its southwest and HM Coastguard Station directly south – all being Grade II listed. 5.”

“The building proposed in this application differs from the replacement shed previously approved under P/FUL/2022/04612, being slightly longer, extending toward the southeast by an additional 2.3m, increasing from 36m2 to 43m2, to allow for toilet facilities. 7.”

“Encouraging people with certain protected characteristics to participate in public life or in other activities where participation is disproportionately low. Whilst there is no absolute requirement to fully remove any disadvantage the Duty is to have “regard to” and remove or minimise disadvantage and in considering the merits of this planning application the planning authority has taken into consideration the requirements of the Public Sector Equalities Duty.”

“Summary of issues and the planning balance 14.1 The proposal is to provide a new and improved recreational facility for the Sea Cadets. The building is considered appropriate in all regards and the application is therefore in full compliance with the relevant policies of the West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland Local Plan (2015), Bridport Neighbourhood Plan (2020) and the NPPF (2024), and there are no material considerations indicating that permission should be refused…”

“Impact on amenity 13.6 The enlarged building is considered to be modest in scale and the existing use is to continue. Further, the addition of WC facilities at the southeastern end of the shed is not considered to alter the overall use.”

“As such it is considered that there will be no effect upon the existing levels of amenity to any neighbours. No neighbour comments have been received. The scheme complies with policy ENV16 of the West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland Local Plan (2015).”

“Proposal: Demolition of existing and erection of replacement boat shed…”

“Summary of Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions. Decision: That the application be granted subject to the following conditions: The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.”