48 Hillbourne Road, Poole, BH17 7JB

Planning appeal 3361229 at 48 Hillbourne Road, Poole, BH17 7JB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 22 October 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, including on trees.

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of four no. detached bungalows, formation of parking and landscaping

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Plenty B
Postcode: BH17 7JB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including on trees
The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site and the Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and Poole Harbour SPA

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the obtrusive siting of the bungalows close to the highway, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited housing and economic benefits even under the tilted balance.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic activity were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance of the area, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply despite the Council's housing land supply shortfall.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: PP27PP28PP2PP34PP35
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 78

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