®Planning appeal decision
1 Wolseley Road, POOLE, BH12 2DP
the change of use of C3 dwelling to Sui Generis HMO (11 beds) for a maximum of 11 occupants, with outbuilding removal, cycle store, single storey rear extension and roof extension, dropped kerb and access and parking
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Burley P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed house in multiple occupation (HMO) would be acceptable with particular regard to outlook and natural light
- whether any effects on habitats sites would be mitigated
What decided it
The absence of any mechanism to mitigate the effects of the proposed development on the Dorset Heathlands SPA and Poole Harbour SPA, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupants in respect of outlook and natural light, prevented the appeal from being allowed.
The significant positive weight attached to the creation of additional residential accommodation in light of the Council's housing land supply position was outweighed by the inadequate living conditions for future occupants and the absence of mitigation for effects on designated habitats sites.
Framework references: 11, 7
Plan policies cited: Policy PP27, Policy PP37, Policy PP32, Policy PP39
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.