40 West Way, Poole, BH18 9LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area
• The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 40 West Way with particular regard to outlook
• Whether the proposed dwelling would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to access to sunlight and daylight
• The effect on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
• The effect on the integrity of the Poole Harbour SPA and Ramsar site

What decided it

The identified adverse effects on character and appearance, living conditions of existing residents, and the integrity of European sites substantially outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and sustainable location.

The benefits of the proposed development, including housing delivery in a sustainable location and the self-build exemption, were substantially outweighed by the identified adverse effects on character and appearance, living conditions of existing residents, and the integrity of European sites, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.