Planning appeal decision
37 Manor Avenue, Poole, BH12 4LB
Planning appeal 3313339 at 37 Manor Avenue, Poole, BH12 4LB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 20 July 2023 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
to sever part of rear garden and erect a new bungalow
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rose C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed development would be acceptable, with particular regard to sunlight and outlook
- the effect of the proposal on nationally and internationally protected sites
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous subdivision and new dwelling substantially outweighs the limited housing benefits, particularly when assessed under the tilted balance in the absence of a five-year housing land supply.
The significant harm to character and appearance substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of housing delivery and economic activity, even when assessed against the Framework policies under the tilted balance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP37Policy PP32Policy PP39
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 56Paragraph 11
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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