Land adj.88 Iford Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 5QZ

Planning appeal 6012647 at Land adj.88 Iford Lane, Bournemouth, BH6 5QZ (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 13 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposal, having particular regard to flood risk.

new self-build detached dwelling following demolition of existing garage with associated access and parking

Authority: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: BH6 5QZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposal, having particular regard to flood risk
Whether the proposal provides adequate mitigation for the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar Site and Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the New Forest SAC, New Forest SPA and New Forest Ramsar
Whether the proposal makes satisfactory provision for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

What decided it

The substantial harm from flood risk, including the failure to demonstrate the sequential test was passed and that future occupiers would be safe, which the benefits of the scheme did not outweigh.

the benefits of approving the proposal would be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects when assessed against the decision-making policies in the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Saved Policy 3.28 of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan (2002)
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy F7Policy S4
Judgments: Gladman v Secretary of State for Homes, Communities and Local Government (1) Lancaster City Council (2)

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