®Planning appeal decision
18 Harbour View Road, Poole, BH14 0PE
Planning appeal 3282869 at 18 Harbour View Road, Poole, BH14 0PE (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 19 July 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the loss of protected trees.
to demolish existing buildings and erect 3 detached houses with integral garages and parking
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- BH14 0PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the loss of protected trees
- the integrity of Poole Harbour and the Dorset Heathlands
What decided it
The cumulative loss of protected trees, particularly the two tall Liquidambars visible from the road, would significantly harm the verdant character and appearance of the area in a way that the modest housing benefit of two additional dwellings could not overcome.
the adverse impacts of the development in terms of harm to the character and appearance of the area would significantly and demonstrably outweigh its benefits when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 131Paragraph 219
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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