Planning appeal decision
Dock Cottage, 140 Stanpit, Christchurch, BH23 3NE
Planning appeal 3286120 at Dock Cottage, 140 Stanpit, Christchurch, BH23 3NE (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 24 March 2022 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Stanpit and Fisherman's Bank Conservation Area (SFBCA).
demolition of existing home and 2 storey replacement dwelling
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- BH23 3NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Stanpit and Fisherman's Bank Conservation Area (SFBCA)
- Whether the proposal provides for adequate on-site car parking provision, having regard to highway safety and the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
- Whether the proposal provides for adequate on-site cycle parking provision, having regard to ensuring appropriate opportunities to promote sustainable transport modes
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset of the Stanpit and Fisherman's Bank Conservation Area, which was not outweighed by any public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1Policy HE2Policy H12Policy BE4Policy LN2Policy KS12Policy KS11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 109Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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