Planning appeal decision
7-9 Salterns Way, Poole, BH14 8JR
Planning appeal 3353026 at 7-9 Salterns Way, Poole, BH14 8JR (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 22 April 2025 by Inspector Kent R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 5 and 11 Salterns Way with particular regard to sunlight, daylight, privacy and outlook.
Demolition of the existing house and outbuildings and construction of two detached houses with associated parking, access and landscaping
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kent R
- Postcode
- BH14 8JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 5 and 11 Salterns Way with particular regard to sunlight, daylight, privacy and outlook
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupiers of the proposed dwellings with regard to sunlight, daylight, privacy and outlook
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings
What decided it
The substantial harm to the living conditions of occupiers of Nos 5 and 11 Salterns Way, which conflicts with the development plan, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and use of previously developed land.
The substantial harm to neighbouring living conditions, given substantial weight and conflict with the development plan, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate weight given to housing delivery and the substantial weight given to use of previously developed land.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PP27 criterion (c)PP27PP37PP28 part (2)
- 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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