Planning appeal decision
38 Guest Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JB
Planning appeal 3272769 at 38 Guest Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 2 June 2021 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the accommodation being proposed would be ancillary to the main dwelling and if not, what harm would result.
extension of existing raised platform and fenestration alterations. Garage conversion including alterations to create additional first floor space ancillary to the main house
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fish A
- Postcode
- BH12 1JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the accommodation being proposed would be ancillary to the main dwelling and if not, what harm would result
What decided it
The appellants' stated intention to use the space as ancillary family accommodation without a separate kitchen, combined with the close physical relationship to the main dwelling and absence of any subdivision, satisfied the Inspector that the proposal would remain ancillary to the main house and not constitute a separate dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP13 of the Poole Local Plan
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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