Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent to 86 Iford Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 5QZ
Planning appeal 3344230 at Land Adjacent to 86 Iford Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 5QZ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 23 January 2025 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
1no. new two bedroom house
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shearing C
- Postcode
- BH6 5QZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of future occupants
- highway safety
- designated habitat sites
What decided it
The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply engaged the presumption in favour of sustainable development, and no adverse impacts of granting permission were found on any of the main issues.
The presumption in favour of sustainable development under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework applied, and no adverse impacts were identified that would outweigh the benefit of delivering a new dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS21CS41CS16CS18CS33Policy 6.8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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