140-142 Magna Road, Poole, BH11 9NB

demolition of the existing garage building and forecourt canopy and construction of two detached houses 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 proposal upon the provision of employment land
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 unjustified loss of employment land combined with significant harm to character and appearance, when weighed against the housing benefits under the tilted balance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the proposal's benefits.

The benefits of housing delivery and redevelopment of previously developed land were outweighed by the significant harms from unjustified loss of employment land and adverse effects on character and appearance, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

Framework references: 77, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy PP16, Policy PP40, Policy PP27, Policy PP28, Policy PP32, Policy PP39

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