Planning appeal decision
227 Bournemouth Road, Poole, BH14 9HU
Planning appeal 3328484 at 227 Bournemouth Road, Poole, BH14 9HU (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 7 March 2024 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the impact of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to light levels and outlook.
full planning application to erect extensions including a new roof, and convert the resultant building from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to 10 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- BH14 9HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the impact of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to light levels and outlook
- the impact upon the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands habitat sites and upon the Poole Harbour habitat sites
What decided it
The unsigned draft Unilateral Undertaking could not provide the necessary mitigation for adverse effects on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands and Poole Harbour habitat sites, which constituted significant harm that outweighed the benefits of the proposal.
the benefits of additional residential accommodation in a location near services and facilities were outweighed by the significant harm to the integrity of designated habitat sites
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP32Policy PP39Dorset Heathlands Planning Framework SPD (2020)Poole Harbour Recreation SPD (2020)
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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