20 Crichel Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 1JG

Authority: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: BH9 1JG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
The effect on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands SPA, Ramsar site and Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
The effect on the New Forest SAC, SPA and Ramsar site
The effect of the proposal on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

What decided it

The substantial harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions substantially outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in a location with insufficient five-year housing land supply.

The benefits of the proposed development, including housing delivery and sustainable location, were substantially outweighed by the identified adverse effects on character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply and the conflict with the development plan was not outweighed by material considerations.

Framework references: H07, S03, S04, L2, DP3

Plan policies cited: CS41, 6.8

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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