®Planning appeal decision
Heatherlands St. Aldhelms Close, POOLE, BH13 6BW
demolition of the existing dwellings and the erection of two replacement detached houses with associated access arrangements (Revised Scheme)
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rose C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Branksome Park & Chine Gardens Conservation Area
What decided it
The plot subdivision and resulting bulk and height of the proposed dwellings would significantly erode the spacious sylvan character of the Conservation Area and fail to preserve or enhance its character and appearance, with the limited public benefits not outweighing this less than substantial harm to the heritage asset.
The addition of housing and related benefits (efficient land use, biodiversity enhancements, economic benefits) were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area, with the adverse effects significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits.
Framework references: 9, 11, 125, 215, 16
Plan policies cited: Policy PP27, Policy PP28, Policy PP30, Paragraph 9.25 of the Poole Local Plan November 2018
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.