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Dismissed20 January 20253347236

17 Danecourt Road , Parkstone , Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PG

Planning appeal 3347236 at 17 Danecourt Road , Parkstone , Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PG (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 20 January 2025 by Inspector Thandi B, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

construct two blocks of 8.no two-bedroom flats and 3.no detached three bedroom houses with associated access and parking

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Thandi B
Postcode
BH14 0PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupiers
  • Whether adequate living conditions for the intended occupants of the development would be provided
  • The effect upon highway safety
  • Whether or not the proposed development would make appropriate provision for affordable housing
  • The effect of the proposal upon the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area and Ramsar site and Dorset Heath Special Area of Conservation; Poole Harbour Special Protection Area and Ramsar site

What decided it

The combined and significant harm to character and appearance, neighbouring and future occupiers' living conditions, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of the scheme even under the tilted balance.

The identified harms to character and appearance, living conditions and highway safety were found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery, the affordable housing contribution and economic benefits, so the tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) did not favour the grant of permission.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP35Policy PP11Policy PP40
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 49Paragraph 50

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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