Planning appeal decision
1 Avalon, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch Poole, BH14 8HT
Planning appeal 3351750 at 1 Avalon, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch Poole, BH14 8HT (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 25 April 2025 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the design of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
full demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Brien L
- Postcode
- BH14 8HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the design of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to trees
- the effect of the proposal on protected species
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area through pressure to fell or prune protected trees due to the building's proximity and layout, combined with the absence of adequate ecological survey evidence regarding protected bat species.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP33
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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