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Dismissed11 September 20266010619

86 Alexandra Road, Poole, BH14 9EW

Planning appeal 6010619 at 86 Alexandra Road, Poole, BH14 9EW (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 11 September 2026 by Inspector S Leonard, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Sever land and erect 1 No. 3 bedroom house with parking

Authority
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
S Leonard
Postcode
BH14 9EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on the setting and significance of the locally listed Alexandra Park
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the appeal scheme, having particular regard to outlook, privacy and daylight/sunlight effects
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.86 Alexandra Road, having particular regard to outlook and privacy effects
  • Whether the proposal provides adequate mitigation for the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site and Dorset Heath Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Poole Harbour SPA and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Ramsar Site

What decided it

The cumulative substantial harms to character and appearance, heritage setting, and living conditions of both future and existing occupiers substantially and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of providing one additional dwelling in an area with a housing supply shortfall.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits were afforded substantial weight, but the cumulative harms to character and appearance, the setting of the non-designated heritage asset, and living conditions were substantial and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits; the proposal failed to comply with Framework Policy L2:(1)(d)(ii) regarding development within residential curtilages.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP30Policy PP37

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