Planning appeal decision
29 Mill Road, Christchurch , Dorset, BH23 2JY
Planning appeal 3341382 at 29 Mill Road, Christchurch , Dorset, BH23 2JY (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 22 January 2025 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The post construction effect of the proposed outbuilding on two Monterey pine trees which are part of a group Tree Preservation Order.
outbuilding for dependant relative
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Buchanan R
- Postcode
- BH23 2JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The post construction effect of the proposed outbuilding on two Monterey pine trees which are part of a group Tree Preservation Order
What decided it
The post-construction effect of the proposed outbuilding on the two protected Monterey pine trees, with realistic prospect of significant remedial pruning works that would diminish their amenity value, conflicts with local development plan policies protecting trees and local distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2Policy HE3
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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