Marina Court, 34 Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7QE

Planning appeal 6003539 at Marina Court, 34 Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7QE (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 4 September 2026 by Inspector K Reeves, 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.

Demolish garage to create a vehicular access and erect a detached bungalow

Authority: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: K Reeves
Postcode: BH13 7QE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers of the development, having regard to light, outlook and the usability of external space
whether the proposed development is acceptable in flood risk terms
whether adequate mitigation has been secured to ensure the proposal would not have a likely significant effect on the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA) and the Poole Harbour SPA and Ramsar site

What decided it

The dwelling and its access lie wholly outside the modelled future flood-risk area, and adequate mitigation for European designated sites has been secured through the Unilateral Undertaking, allowing the appeal to be allowed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP37Policy PP38Policy PP32Policy PP39Policy SAND5
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy F5Policy CC3

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