Planning appeal decision
Branksome Chine Cafe, Pinecliff Road, Poole, BH13 6LP
Planning appeal 6002449 at Branksome Chine Cafe, Pinecliff Road, Poole, BH13 6LP (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 10 June 2026 by Inspector E Worley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the conditions are reasonable or necessary in the interests of noise, crime and disorder.
Erect temporary and removable timber decking area on the beach to the south-east of the Branksome Chine Cafe/Restaurant and Shack without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref APP/22/00538/F
- Authority
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- leisure-sport
- Inspector
- E Worley
- Postcode
- BH13 6LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the conditions are reasonable or necessary in the interests of noise, crime and disorder
- whether the conditions are reasonable and necessary in the interest of the character and appearance of the area including the setting of designated and non-designated heritage assets
What decided it
The conditions are necessary to prevent noise and anti-social behaviour that would harm the tranquil character of the seafront setting of the conservation area and non-designated heritage assets during evening and night hours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP23Policy PP27Policy PP30Policy PP31
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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