Planning appeal decision
8 Cobbs Lane, Poole, BH15 3LH
Planning appeal 3278637 at 8 Cobbs Lane, Poole, BH15 3LH (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 16 March 2022 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
1No. new dwelling and reduction of existing
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- BH15 3LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupants of the existing dwelling in relation to amenity space and outlook
- the environment, in relation to energy use
What decided it
The harmful impact on character and appearance of the area combined with unacceptable living conditions for occupants of the existing dwelling due to loss of outlook outweighed the benefits of providing an additional dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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