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Dismissed31 March 20233301678

26 Chewton Farm Road and No. 2 Avenue Road, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5QN

Planning appeal 3301678 at 26 Chewton Farm Road and No. 2 Avenue Road, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5QN (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 31 March 2023 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing dwellings and outbuildings and the erection of 8 dwellings and a detached bungalow (9 dwellings in total) with associated access and parking

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Leonard S
Postcode
BH23 5QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupants of unit 9, having regard to privacy and outlook impacts
  • The effect of the proposal on the Dorset Heathlands SPA and Ramsar Site and Dorset Heaths SAC (the European Sites)

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Chewton Farm Estate, a uniquely protected residential area, arising from the introduction of a high-density terraced layout incompatible with the established spacious, semi-rural character, provides a clear reason for refusal under NPPF paragraph 11 that outweighs the modest housing supply benefits.

The modest housing benefits and economic advantages were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance of a specially protected residential area, such that the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HE2Policy HE3Saved Policy H9Saved Policy H12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 8Paragraph 60Paragraph 69Paragraph 130

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