Elmstead, Sandford Road, WAREHAM, BH20 4DH

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

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.

Framework references: 11, 12, 60, 69, 105, 120, 182

Plan policies cited: Policy D, Policy FR, Policy BIO, Policy PH, Policy H9, Policy LDP2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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