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Dismissed23 October 20253370851

71 Ashley Road, Bournemouth Christchurch, Poole, BH14 9BT

Planning appeal 3370851 at 71 Ashley Road, Bournemouth Christchurch, Poole, BH14 9BT (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 23 October 2025 by Inspector Burley P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area.

‘Sever the land and erect a detached bungalow at the rear with associated cycle store’

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Burley P
Postcode
BH14 9BT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the appeal scheme would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupiers of the dwelling
  • whether any effects on habitats sites would be mitigated

What decided it

The absence of any executed mechanism to mitigate the effects of the proposed development on the Dorset Heathlands SPA and Poole Harbour SPA, SSSI and Ramsar site, which provides a strong reason for refusing development per NPPF footnote 7.

The moderate positive weight given to housing delivery and the fallback position was outweighed by significant harm to character and appearance, inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, and the absence of mitigation for effects on designated habitats sites.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP32Policy PP39
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 125Paragraph 130

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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