®Planning appeal decision
31 and 31a Sandecotes Road, Poole, BH14 8NZ
Planning appeal 3332674 at 31 and 31a Sandecotes Road, Poole, BH14 8NZ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 3 March 2025 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development and the proposed amended development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to a protected tree.
development consisting of a retaining structure, a means of enclosure, of approximately 1.4 metres in height adjacent to the retaining structure and located on increased land levels
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- BH14 8NZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development and the proposed amended development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to a protected tree
- The effect of the development and the proposed amended development on the living conditions of occupiers of 1A Glengariff Road, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The development causes likely harm to the protected tree's long-term retention and unacceptable harm to neighbouring occupiers' outlook, contrary to Policy PP27, with no material considerations indicating permission should be granted.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27 of the Poole Local Plan (2018)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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