Dormer, extensions and demolition at Anchor Paddock, Batchelors Lane, Holt

“Description of development This application seeks permission to retain the first floor dormer and the ground floor additions, and to demolish outbuildings AP01 and AP02.”

“Description of site The application site comprises of an existing bungalow known as Anchor Paddock Bungalow, and an outbuilding (known as Tree House) with access from Batchelors Lane. The site lies within the countryside in designated Green Belt. It falls within the 5km Dorset Heathlands buffer and is within the Woodlands Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV).”

“Background and relevant planning history Application No. Description Decision Date P/FUL/2025/06406 Change of use from dwelling with bed and breakfast holiday accommodation (C1) to single dwelling (C3). Granted 17/12/2025 P/HOU/2025/03685 (Anchor Paddock) Re-use of the existing building (known as The Treehouse) for holiday let purposes.”

“P/HOU/2024/02602 (Anchor Paddock Bungalow) Retain rear extension Closed as Invalid 01/07/2024 P/HOU/2023/02656 (Anchor Paddock Bungalow) Retain first floor dormer extension Refused 15/09/2023 P/HOU/2022/06621 (Anchor Paddock Bungalow) First floor dormer extension; rear single storey extension (retrospective) Withdrawn 02/03/2023 P/HOU/2022/04905 (Anchor Paddock Bungalow) Create habitable first floor accommodation with roof lights and dormer Withdrawn 14/08/2023 3/17/2526/CLE…”

“This assessment remains applicable. Subject to controls to secure the removal of the outbuildings and prevent their reinstatement, the proposed demolition would achieve improved openness to the north and north-east boundaries of the site, reducing the spread of development on the land which would have a positive impact upon the Green Belt.”

“Conclusions 14.1 In the light of the Unilateral Undertaking (UU) legal agreement which secures the demolition of outbuildings AP01 and AP02, the proposed retention of the existing dormer, west extension and east extension to the bungalow would represent appropriate volumetric equalisation, and the proposal taken as a whole, would represent very special circumstances that outweigh the harm to the openness of the Green Belt.”

“Consultations All consultee responses can be viewed in full on the website. Consultees 1. Ramblers Association No comments received. Dorset Council – Rights of Way Officer No comments received. Holt Parish Council Objection (received 12/06/2025) Having viewed the Planning Inspectors Report, whilst we welcome the reduction of buildings on the plot, we still maintain our original objection to the scale of the dormer on the original bungalow. 4.”

“Representations received The application was advertised by the display of a Site Notice (on 14/05/2025), and by a press advert (on 16/05/2025). No third-party comments have been received.”

“The Development Management Team Leader presented the application. Members were informed that an objection had been received from the Parish Council. The location of the site in the Green Belt was identified and an aerial photograph taken prior to demolition of buildings at neighbouring White Barn was shown.”

“The proposed plans were displayed and the proposals for consideration were highlighted, comprising a dormer, a replacement extension and a further extension to the rear. Members were advised that planning permission had previously been sought for development at the site but the application had been withdrawn. An enforcement notice had subsequently been served requiring the removal of the unlawful extensions.”

“The development hereby permitted shall accord with the following approved plans: 4419:A-(6) Site & Location Plans 4419:A2 Existing Elevations (As Built) 4419:A(3C) Existing Floor Plans (As Built) Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.”

“Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order) (with or without modification) no extensions to the dwelling under Class A nor garages, sheds or other outbuildings permitted by Class E of Schedule 2 Part 1 of the 2015 Order shall be erected or constructed.”