Planning appeal decision
6 Seacombe Road, Poole, BH13 7RJ
Planning appeal 6005498 at 6 Seacombe Road, Poole, BH13 7RJ (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector K Crutchfield, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
removal of roof to existing single storey 'compressor room'; construction of first floor level extension (with no ground level footprint) incorporating mezzanine level study area within dormer window; construction of 2no. columns supporting 1st floor level extension; construction of link bridge between proposed extension and garden; adjustments to window openings; window and door replacement; addition of rooflights to loft space; removal of 1no. chimney stack; removal of porch to east elevation; removal of outside WC; internal alterations
- Authority
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- K Crutchfield
- Postcode
- BH13 7RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on protected species
- whether the proposed development would be safe from flooding
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three independent grounds—character and appearance harm, inadequate protected species assessment, and unresolved flood risk—with no material considerations outweighing these conflicts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP33Policy PP38Policy SAND1Policy SAND2Policy SAND3Policy SAND4Policy SAND5
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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