Planning appeal decision
36 Dorset Lake Avenue, Poole, BH14 8JD
Planning appeal 3304119 at 36 Dorset Lake Avenue, Poole, BH14 8JD (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 9 November 2022 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be ancillary to the host dwelling.
construction of proposed 'Granny Annexe' extension to existing house and proposed new molding and canopy to portions of existing house
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- White J
- Postcode
- BH14 8JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be ancillary to the host dwelling
What decided it
The proposed development would share vehicular access with the host dwelling, be physically attached to it with an internal connection, appear subservient to the main building, and be occupied as ancillary accommodation for an elderly family member, establishing a functional relationship that would keep the property as a single planning unit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP13
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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