Planning appeal decision
6 Burton Road, Poole, BH13 6DU
Planning appeal 3307952 at 6 Burton Road, Poole, BH13 6DU (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 2 August 2023 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the significance of the Branksome Park Conservation Area and trees.
the subdivision of the plot and construction of a detached house to the rear of the existing building
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- BH13 6DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the significance of the Branksome Park Conservation Area and trees
- The living conditions of future residents having regard to the provision of outdoor space (appeal A only)
- If harm arises, whether this is outweighed by other material considerations
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Branksome Park Conservation Area, which the Inspector found could not be outweighed by the moderate public benefits of providing a single additional dwelling, provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d)(i) of the Framework.
The moderate public benefits of housing delivery and efficient land use were outweighed by the great weight attributed to the less than substantial harm to the conservation area, which provided a clear reason for refusal under the tilted balance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP30Policy PP32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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