Planning appeal decision
Glenlyn Bramble Lane, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5NB
Planning appeal 3360971 at Glenlyn Bramble Lane, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5NB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 15 December 2025 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, focussing upon its effect upon the significance of the relevant designated heritage asset.
the division of existing Garden and construction of new dwelling
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Plenty B
- Postcode
- BH23 5NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, focussing upon its effect upon the significance of the relevant designated heritage asset
- Whether the proposal would affect the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands SPA and Ramsar Site and the Dorset Heaths SAC
- Whether the proposed development would affect the integrity of the River Avon SAC
- Whether the proposed development would affect the integrity of the New Forest SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the significance of the conservation area and, with appropriate mitigation secured through legal agreements and conditions, would not result in adverse effects on the integrity of the protected European sites.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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