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Dismissed25 August 20266011775

26-28 Milton Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LP

Planning appeal 6011775 at 26-28 Milton Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LP (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 25 August 2026 by Inspector Rachael Pipkin, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the integrity of protected European habitat sites.

Alterations and conversion of House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) and a flat (Class C3) to 6 flats (Class C3) with associated parking, cycle and bin storage area

Authority
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Rachael Pipkin
Postcode
BH8 8LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the integrity of protected European habitat sites

What decided it

The absence of suitably secured mitigation contributions for both the Dorset Heathlands and New Forest protected sites means the proposal would adversely affect the integrity of these European protected sites in breach of Regulation 63 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS33

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