Shelley House, 39 Hawkwood Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH5 1DS

demolition of existing block of 8 flats and erection of new block of 9 flats

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: O'Brien L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the Dorset Heathlands SPA (Special Protection Area), Ramsar Site and Dorset Heaths SAC (Special Area of Conservation)

What decided it

The proposal's compliance with character and appearance policies, combined with the secured mitigation for protected sites through the Unilateral Undertaking, allowed the appeal despite the Council's initial refusal.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits, though limited by the small scale, were not outweighed by any identified harm, as character and appearance concerns were satisfactorily addressed and protected site impacts were mitigated.

Framework references: 53

Plan policies cited: CS21, CS41, CS33, Policy 6.10, BAP1, BAP2

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