Planning appeal decision
18 Dene Walk, West Parley, Ferndown , BH22 8PQ
Planning appeal 3362661 at 18 Dene Walk, West Parley, Ferndown , BH22 8PQ (Dorset) was allowed on 30 July 2025 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site, which is part of the Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and on the Poole Harbour SPA and Ramsar site.
garage conversion to annexe for multi-generational living accommodation
- Authority
- Dorset
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marigold O
- Postcode
- BH22 8PQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site, which is part of the Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and on the Poole Harbour SPA and Ramsar site
What decided it
The use of planning conditions to secure the annexe as ancillary accommodation replacing the existing annexe, with no net increase in dwelling units or functional occupation, would reduce impacts on the protected areas to acceptable levels and accord with the Habitats Regulations and the Council's SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ME2Policy HODEV3
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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