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Allowed14 February 20253344680

24 Alton Road, Poole, BH14 8SN

Planning appeal 3344680 at 24 Alton Road, Poole, BH14 8SN (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 14 February 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, 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.

outline permission with some matters reserved for the demolition of existing dwelling and creation of 3 no. new build 4 bed houses

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
BH14 8SN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the area through its siting within a large plot and alignment with emerging modern design trends in the locality, and the agreed financial contribution would mitigate effects on protected sites.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP27Policy PP28

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