®Planning appeal decision
22 Fairfield, Christchurch, BH23 1QX
Planning appeal 3323745 at 22 Fairfield, Christchurch, BH23 1QX (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 2 April 2024 by Inspector O'Doherty A, 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.
a single storey, one bedroom dwelling annexe in garden opposite dwelling
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- BH23 1QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would have an adverse effect on the ecological integrity of the River Avon Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to the provision of internal space
What decided it
The unmitigated adverse effect on the ecological integrity of the River Avon SAC, combined with the unacceptable and significantly harmful effect on character and appearance, meant the development fell within paragraph 11 d) i. of the Framework and could not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development.
The great weight of adverse impacts (character and appearance harm and unmitigated ecological harm to the River Avon SAC) outweighed the moderate weight of benefits (modest housing contribution, accessible location, sustainable design features), resulting in conflict with the development plan as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2Policy H12Policy ME1Policy LN1Policy KS2Policy CH2Policy KS11Policy ME3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 70Paragraph 128Paragraph 131Paragraph 135Paragraph 186
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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