9 Oakley Hill, Poole, BH21 1RL

‘Demolition of commercial outbuildings, sever land and the erection of a detached, eco-friendly bungalow with on site car parking and turning area.’

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sutton A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Dorset Heathland Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation and the Poole Harbour Special Protection Area
Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies

What decided it

The mitigation measures secured through the unilateral undertaking satisfied the requirements to avoid significant adverse effects on protected habitats, and the site qualifies as grey belt under Framework Paragraph 155, making the development appropriate in the Green Belt.

The demonstrable unmet housing need and the site's classification as grey belt with limited contribution to Green Belt purposes outweighed any concerns about openness, resulting in permission being granted.

Framework references: 11, 110, 115, 143, 154, 155

Plan policies cited: Policy PP2, Policy PP32, Policy PP39

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