Flat 1-3 Moorlands, 50 Haven Road, Poole, BH13 7LU

Planning appeal 3331735 at Flat 1-3 Moorlands, 50 Haven Road, Poole, BH13 7LU (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 8 March 2024 by Inspector Webb B, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the living conditions of occupants of (a) 4 De Mauley Road, in relation to privacy and outlook, and (b) No 1, 48 Haven Road in relation to privacy, outlook, and noise and disturbance.

demolition of existing dwellings and erection of 12 apartments with underground parking

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Webb B
Postcode: BH13 7LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the development on the living conditions of occupants of (a) 4 De Mauley Road, in relation to privacy and outlook, and (b) No 1, 48 Haven Road in relation to privacy, outlook, and noise and disturbance
Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Canford Cliffs Village Conservation Area

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Conservation Area, arising from demolition of a non-designated heritage asset and poor design of the replacement building, was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the scheme.

the less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area, attracting considerable importance and weight, outweighed the modest public benefits of the housing to be delivered, to which little weight was given

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP30
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 11Paragraph 208

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