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Allowed23 January 20253327258

Captains Club Hotel, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HU

Planning appeal 3327258 at Captains Club Hotel, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HU (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 23 January 2025 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to overlooking, light pollution and disturbance.

an extension to the existing hotel to create additional hotel bedrooms and suites and ancillary plant rooms

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Major retail and services
Inspector
Thandi B
Postcode
BH23 1HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to overlooking, light pollution and disturbance
  • The effect upon the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA), Ramsar and the Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
  • The effect of the proposed development upon the River Avon Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

What decided it

The provision of adequate mitigation measures through financial contributions and nutrient credits, combined with acceptable separation distances and design features that would not cause unacceptable harm to living conditions or protected habitat sites, allowed the appeal to succeed.

What the Inspector cited

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