Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 14 Joliffe Avenue , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2HB
Planning appeal 3352769 at Land Rear of 14 Joliffe Avenue , Poole , Dorset , BH15 2HB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 30 June 2025 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erect 2 bedroom bungalow with access from Joliffe Road via private drive (self build project)
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Conde L
- Postcode
- BH15 2HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future residents in respect of access to private external amenity space
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety
- The effect of the proposal on the integrity of European designated sites
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance and the failure to provide suitable living conditions for future residents, which significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited socio-economic benefits of a single self-build dwelling in a location with housing land supply shortfall.
The socio-economic benefits of delivering a self-build dwelling in a sustainable location with acute housing supply shortfall (moderate weight) were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the failure to provide suitable amenity space for future residents, and the Framework's emphasis on design quality and high amenity standards (significant weight).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP35
- 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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