Planning appeal decision
71A Sherwood Avenue, Poole, BH14 8DJ
Planning appeal 3270502 at 71A Sherwood Avenue, Poole, BH14 8DJ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 27 August 2021 by Inspector Britnell S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area.
alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to form accommodation within roof form/second floor (revised scheme)
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Britnell S
- Postcode
- BH14 8DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupants of properties on Whitecliff Road, with particular regard to overlooking
What decided it
The proposals would cause significant harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through overlooking, conflicting with Policy PP27 and paragraph 130 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27 of the Poole Local Plan (13 November 2018)Design Code Supplementary Planning Guidance Adopted 29 August 2001
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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