®Planning appeal decision
23 Arcadia Road, Christchurch, BH23 2JF
Planning appeal 3306193 at 23 Arcadia Road, Christchurch, BH23 2JF (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 4 May 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the impact upon trees.
the demolition of attached garage, alteration and extension of existing dwelling and construction of single storey dwelling to the rear with driveway, parking and turning facilities
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- BH23 2JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the impact upon trees
- The effect upon the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands habitat sites
What decided it
The significant harm to the distinct character and appearance of the area caused by introducing a detached dwelling into a planned residential layout and the removal of important trees substantially and demonstrably outweighs the housing supply and economic benefits, even under the tilted balance.
The social benefit of housing supply and small economic benefits from construction and future occupiers' contribution to the local economy were outweighed by significant environmental harm to character and appearance and the impact on trees, with the environmental harm carrying substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits assessed against the Framework as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2Policy HE3Policy ME2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 56
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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