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Allowed31 March 20233307123

14 Links Road, Poole, BH14 9QR

Planning appeal 3307123 at 14 Links Road, Poole, BH14 9QR (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 31 March 2023 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a two-bedroom bungalow

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrington S
Postcode
BH14 9QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers, with particular regard to sunlight

What decided it

The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply triggered the tilted balance under NPPF paragraph 11(d)(ii), and the absence of any identified adverse impacts that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of delivering a dwelling in an existing settlement.

The modest benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution, assessed against the absence of significant adverse impacts and compliance with the development plan, tipped in favour of allowing the appeal under the tilted balance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP28Policy PP27
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 69Paragraph 125Paragraph 8

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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