Planning appeal decision
3a Compton Gardens, Poole, BH14 8PP
Planning appeal 3277441 at 3a Compton Gardens, Poole, BH14 8PP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 25 October 2021 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
to sever plot and erect extension to create a pair of semi- detached dwellings with associated access and parking
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- BH14 8PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The two-storey extension would be readily visible in the gap between the buildings and would significantly diminish the spacious character of the group through visual coalescence of roofs, conflicting with Policy PP27 of the Local Plan.
The housing delivery benefits of NPPF paragraphs 60 and 69 were afforded no weight because the proposal would not result in an additional home, and the harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by any material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 60Paragraph 69
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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