Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 17 Markham Avenue, Bournemouth, BH10 7HL
Planning appeal 3348717 at Land Rear of 17 Markham Avenue, Bournemouth, BH10 7HL (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 28 May 2025 by Inspector Sutton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the New Forest protected habitats.
‘Proposed new 1no. bed dwelling on land to rear of 17 Markham Avenue, to include dropped kerb for 1no. parking space, proposed amenity space and cycle store.’
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sutton A
- Postcode
- BH10 7HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the New Forest protected habitats
- the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Dorset Heaths protected habitats
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupants of 17 Markham Avenue and 38 Markham Close regarding outlook
- whether the proposed dwelling would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants, having regard to outside space
What decided it
The proposal would have a significant adverse effect on the integrity of the New Forest protected habitats for which no adequate mitigation could be secured, providing a strong reason for refusal that outweighed the benefits of housing delivery.
the benefits of housing delivery and sustainability of location were outweighed by the significant adverse effect on the integrity of the New Forest protected habitats, for which no adequate mitigation mechanism was available
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS21Policy CS32Policy CS33Policy CS34Policy CS41Policy 6.6 of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan
- 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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