Planning appeal decision
7 Hilda Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2HW
Planning appeal 3329062 at 7 Hilda Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2HW (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 5 March 2024 by Inspector Walker K, 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.
demolish existing chalet bungalow and erect a pair of chalet bungalows
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Walker K
- Postcode
- BH12 2HW
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 harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous form of development, which significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of housing provision when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The adverse impacts of the development resulting from harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of housing provision and economic activity, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PP27PP28PP32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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