144 Magna Road, Poole, BH11 9NB

subdivision of the site and construction of four detached dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and access

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Thandi B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
The effect upon the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA), Ramsar, the Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Poole Harbour SPA and Ramsar

What decided it

The conflict between the proposal and the most important policies in the development plan regarding character and appearance, when weighed against the housing benefits and the Council's housing land supply shortfall, resulted in the adverse effects significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits.

The benefits of providing four dwellings, supporting housing supply (4.1 years), maintaining local services, and providing construction jobs were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harmful effects on the character and appearance of the area, which the Inspector found conflicted with the most important policies in the development plan.

Framework references: 77, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy PP27, Policy PP28, Policy PP32, Policy PP39

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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