Planning appeal decision
Elmstead, Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20 4DH
Planning appeal 3298202 at Elmstead, Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20 4DH (Dorset) was dismissed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development, including any likely impact on trees, on the character and appearance of the area.
to sever land, demolish existing garage and erect a detached chalet bungalow with car parking and access
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- BH20 4DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development, including any likely impact on trees, on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would be likely to increase the risk of flooding
- The impact of the development on the integrity of the SPA with regard to nitrogen and phosphorous loading within the harbour catchment
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful impact on the Poole Harbour SPA through additional nutrient loading without demonstrated nutrient neutrality measures, and would harm the character and appearance of the area through its prominent forward positioning contrary to the established building line.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DPolicy FRPolicy BIOPolicy PHPolicy H9Policy LDP2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 60Paragraph 69Paragraph 105Paragraph 120Paragraph 182
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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