20 Chester Road, Poole, BH13 6DD

Planning appeal 3331511 at 20 Chester Road, Poole, BH13 6DD (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 6 June 2024 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chester Road Conservation Area.

to sever existing land and erect one new dwelling in existing side garden

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wyborn D
Postcode: BH13 6DD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chester Road Conservation Area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of 20 Chester Road

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, a designated heritage asset, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of providing a single dwelling, and provided a clear reason to refuse the development.

The significant harm to the Conservation Area and character of the area, attributed great weight, was not outweighed by the limited weight attributed to the housing supply and other benefits of the scheme, and the balance fell against the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP30
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 208

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