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Dismissed28 April 20253354407

Land at Autumn Road, West Howe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8NX

Planning appeal 3354407 at Land at Autumn Road, West Howe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8NX (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 28 April 2025 by Inspector Cuthbert 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, notably the area of open space and the protected trees.

Erection of 2no. care home sheltered housing units (Class C2 learning difficulties and ABI occupants)

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cuthbert L
Postcode
BH11 8NX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, notably the area of open space and the protected trees
  • the effect of the proposal on the Canford Heath Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA) and Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Ramsar site

What decided it

The proposal would cause permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area through loss of open space and adverse effects on protected trees, contrary to development plan policies, and no material considerations of sufficient weight justified a decision otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 4.25Policy 6.12Policy CS6Policy CS30Policy CS31Policy CS41

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