Planning appeal decision
7 Station Approach, Poole, BH18 8AX
Planning appeal 3287421 at 7 Station Approach, Poole, BH18 8AX (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 12 May 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, including whether it would preserve or enhance the setting of the Tudor and Golf Links Road Conservation Area.
to erect a two-storey rear extension to accommodate extensions to restaurant at ground floor and creation of a new flat at first floor
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- BH18 8AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the setting of the Tudor and Golf Links Road Conservation Area
- the amenity of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and natural light
- the integrity of Poole Harbour and the Dorset Heathlands
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and its setting, combined with harm to neighbouring amenity, would substantially and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of one additional dwelling and restaurant expansion.
the adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance, the setting of the conservation area and local amenity would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of one additional dwelling and modest economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP30Policy PP32Policy PP39
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 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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