40 West Way, BROADSTONE, Poole, BH18 9LS

a new two-storey dwelling within the existing curtilage of 40 West Way

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Aqbal M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposed dwelling would provide satisfactory living conditions for its occupiers
Whether the proposal would affect the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area, Ramsar Site, and the Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation and the Poole Harbour SPA and Ramsar Site

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the proposal's contemporary design and layout, which is incompatible with the spacious, uniform character of West Way, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of delivering a self-build dwelling in a location where the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The adverse impact on character and appearance, to which substantial weight was attached, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate weight given to housing land supply benefits and self-build delivery, resulting in the presumption in favour of sustainable development not applying and the appeal being dismissed.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy PP27, Policy PP28, Policy PP37

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