Planning appeal decision
100 Magna Road, Poole, BH11 9NB
Planning appeal 3297541 at 100 Magna Road, Poole, BH11 9NB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 17 March 2023 by Inspector Sutton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
segregate plot and construct 3-bed chalet bungalow
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sutton A
- Postcode
- BH11 9NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the uncharacteristic plot subdivision and poor relationship to both existing and approved surrounding development substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing and economic benefits of the proposal.
The significant harm to character and appearance substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits and environmental measures
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP32Policy PP39
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 134
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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