Planning appeal decision
144 Magna Road, Poole, BH11 9NB
Planning appeal 3328764 at 144 Magna Road, Poole, BH11 9NB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 18 July 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.
subdivision of the site and construction of three detached dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and access (amended scheme)
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- BH11 9NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable and harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous siting and layout of three dwellings in a backland location that would undermine the established linear pattern of development and sense of spaciousness, which very significant weight in opposition outweighed the moderate benefits of modest housing delivery.
The very significant weight of adverse impacts on character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate weight of collective benefits comprising housing delivery and housing mix, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development was not engaged
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27 part (1)(a)(i)Policy PP28 part (2)Policy PP8paragraph 6.16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 70Paragraph 128Paragraph 131Paragraph 135
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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