Land rear of 24 Fairfield, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QX

one new dwelling

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is suitable for a dwelling taking account of whether satisfactory living conditions would be provided for future occupiers, the extent of the site and the relationship with neighbouring properties
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby dwellings taking particular account of privacy

What decided it

The site would not provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers due to overlooking and privacy issues, and would constitute cramped and contrived development out of character with the surroundings, failing to meet good design standards.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits were outweighed by the failure to provide satisfactory living conditions, good design, and high amenity standards, and by the unresolved concerns regarding impacts on the Avon SAC

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy KS2, Policy CH2, Policy KS11, Policy HE2, Saved Policy H12

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