176 Christopher Crescent, Poole, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH15 3HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of No.178 Christopher Crescent, with particular regard to privacy, outlook and sunlight
• whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with particular reference to outlook and the provision of private outdoor space and internal living space
• whether the proposed development would be likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands, including the Special Protection Area (SPA) and the Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and the Poole Harbour SPA
• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• the effect of the proposed development on the parking conditions in the area and consequently on highway safety

What decided it

The failure to secure a binding legal agreement for the necessary Dorset Heathlands and Poole Harbour mitigation contributions, combined with unacceptable harm to neighbouring and future occupants' living conditions, means the development conflicts with the development plan and the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

The significant harm to neighbouring and future occupants' living conditions and the likely significant effect on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands and Poole Harbour were not outweighed by the modest benefits of providing one additional dwelling and environmental improvements.