50 Victoria Road, Poole, BH12 3BB

Planning appeal 3331707 at 50 Victoria Road, Poole, BH12 3BB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 4 September 2024 by Inspector Spencer-Peet 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 surrounding area.

the demolition of detached garage and rear conservatory with new ground floor front facing window in existing property and erection of a new two storey side extension to form a new dwelling with off road car parking and private garden

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Spencer-Peet A
Postcode: BH12 3BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing and future residents, with particular regard to loss of privacy, loss of outlook, overshadowing and loss of light

What decided it

The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply engaged the tilted balance test, and the limited harm to character and appearance was outweighed by the benefits of housing delivery and the sustainability of the location.

The limited harm to character and appearance was outweighed by the benefits of providing an additional dwelling in a location with access to services and facilities, in the context of the Council's housing land supply shortfall

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP33
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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