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Dismissed24 August 20266006144

40 West Way, Poole, BH18 9LS

Planning appeal 6006144 at 40 West Way, Poole, BH18 9LS (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 24 August 2026 by Inspector B Plenty, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area.

Sever land and erect a dwelling (self-build) with new vehicular access off West Way

Authority
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
B Plenty
Postcode
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP32Policy PP39Policy PP2Policy PP34Policy PP37
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy H07Policy S03Policy S04

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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