®Planning appeal decision
54 Elms Avenue, Poole, BH14 8EF
demolition of existing property and erection of replacement house (revised scheme)
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Tresise O
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The five-storey form would be at odds with the prevailing character of the surrounding area and would appear overly prominent and incongruous, resulting in significant harm that outweighs the modest benefits even under the tilted balance.
The significant harm to character and appearance, given its long-lasting effects and conflict with Policy PP27 and paragraph 135 of the Framework, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest and localised environmental, economic and housing benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy PP27 of the Poole Local Plan adopted November 2018
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.