Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 866, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8NF
Planning appeal 3334876 at Land Rear of 866, Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8NF (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 12 November 2024 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
sever land and erect 1 No 2 bed house with cycle parking
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- BH11 8NF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents
What decided it
The significant harm to the distinct character and appearance of the area arising from introducing backland development substantially and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery.
The significant harm to character and appearance, carrying substantial weight, substantially and demonstrably outweighs the economic benefits and social benefits of housing delivery, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS21CS31CS41Policy 6.8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 11
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.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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