195 and 195A Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AR

Planning appeal 3352500 at 195 and 195A Barrack Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AR (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 12 December 2025 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would be likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the River Avon Special Area of Conservation (SAC), with particular regard to nutrient neutrality, and the Dorset Heathland Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Protection Area (SPA), Ramsar and SAC.

the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a mixed use block consisting of 3 offices and 25 apartments with associated bin and cycle stores

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Law T
Postcode: BH23 2AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development would be likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the River Avon Special Area of Conservation (SAC), with particular regard to nutrient neutrality, and the Dorset Heathland Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Protection Area (SPA), Ramsar and SAC
Whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for facilities through developer contributions

What decided it

The mitigation measures secured through conditions requiring phosphate credit purchase and a Section 106 Agreement providing for Dorset Heathlands contributions and highways improvements ensured that the development would not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the protected European sites and would make adequate provision for necessary facilities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ME1Policy KS9Policy KS11Policy LN3

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