Planning appeal decision
1 Felton Road, Poole, BH14 0QR
Planning appeal 3301372 at 1 Felton Road, Poole, BH14 0QR (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 24 March 2023 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
to sever land and erect detached eco dwelling
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- BH14 0QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of 1a Felton Road with regard to privacy
What decided it
The site's visual self-containment, tree screening, and the harmonious relationship between the timber-clad contemporary design and the verdant setting meant the development would not harm character and appearance, whilst the privacy issue could be adequately mitigated by obscure glazing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 56Paragraph 60
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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