Detached chalet bungalow at Land rear of 11-12 Egdon Close, Bere Regis

“Egdon Close is set on a hillside with land sloping downhill from the south to the north. The application site is subject of the same differences in land levels with the main part of the site being lower than the access road and the neighbouring houses of 11 – 13 Egdon Close. To the east of the application site is a narrow area of open land which adjoins the new Bere Regis Primary School.”

“The dwelling is centrally located within the plot with garden to the rear, two parking spaces to the side (west), a turning area to the front and provision for bin and cycle storage. Vehicular access is via the existing private tarmac access which adjoins the western end of Egdon Close at the turning point. Background and relevant planning history 6/1995/0777 - Decision: REF - Decision Date: 06/02/1996 - Erect a dwelling with integral garage.”

“DC – Highways No objection. Proposal will utilise existing private access road which adjoins the adopted public highway at Egdon Close in a cul-de-sac location. Anticipated that the residential use may generate fewer vehicle movements than the previous use. Opportunities for active travel to nearby village where there are local amenities, employment and education.”

“Many properties do not have on plot parking or only have space for one car. Access road to plot is narrow and doubtful whether emergency service vehicle would gain access especially if parking around cul-de-sac. Construction lorries will struggle to access site. Do not believe site is designated as common land as suggested by Natural England but does need to be investigated. Site is definitely within 400m zone for Black Hill heathland area. 13.”

“Summary of comments of objections: • Parking and congestion where already an issue with limited off-road parking available. • Loss of 8 car park spaces previously rented out by Aster with cars needing to park on road. • Where will visitor parking for new dwelling be? • Limited visibility for drivers when children play in area due to parked cars.”

“Potential sewer blockages and overflows from additional connection as sewers outdated and struggle with capacity. • Safety of school children walking along Southbrook as deliveries are made.”

“In summary, the proposed infill chalet bungalow is judged to be of a suitable scale, height and design that would positively integrate with its surroundings and support the efficient use of brownfield land within the settlement boundary in accordance with Policy E12: Design of the Purbeck Local Plan 2024. Impact on neighbouring amenity 14.11 The proposed bungalow would be sited to the northwest of nos.”

“The Council’s Highway Engineer has been consulted on the proposal and has confirmed that they have no objection to the proposal which is anticipated to generate fewer vehicle movements than the former use of the site as a parking court. The Engineer also notes that the site is served by opportunities for active travel to the village centre with local amenities, employment and the adjacent school.”

“P/FUL/2025/04931 Location: Land rear of 11-12 Egdon Close Bere Regis BH20 7LQ Description: Construction of a detached chalet bungalow Resolved to grant 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. Reason: This condition is required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).”

“Prior to the commencement of any development hereby approved, above damp course level, a soft landscaping and planting scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing, by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented in full during the planting season November - March following commencement of the development or within a timescale to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.”