Outbuilding annexe at Flat 2 143 Alexandra Road, Poole

What was proposed

The application sought ancillary annexe use of an existing outbuilding, including removing the garage door and installing windows.

“Use of outbuilding for ancillary purposes (Annex), along with removal of garage door and erection of windows.”

“The outbuilding can currently be used incidentally to the ‘enjoyment of the dwelling house’, and planning permission is required for it to be used for ‘ancillary purposes’ – this includes use as an annex, which is currently being proposed.”

Officer report

The site

The site contains a two-storey building divided into two flats, with a single-storey outbuilding in Flat 2’s rear garden.

“The application site contains a two storey detached building located on the western side of Alexandra Road. The building has been horizontally subdivided into two flats. This application…”

Officer report

Earlier applications

A previous proposal for a separate two-bedroom dwelling was refused and dismissed on appeal, while earlier garage and boat-store applications were approved.

“2018 - Conversion of the existing boat storage/garage to a 2 bedroom dwelling with associated access and parking – refused (APP/18/01663/F) for the following reasons; a. The proposed development by reason of the siting of the proposed dwelling, together with the resultant plot sizes of the retained flats and the proposed dwelling, constitutes an incongruous and discordant form of isolated backland development that would sit uncomfortably in the context of the spaciousness…”

“As such, the proposal fails to achieve a good standard of design and represents a form of development that fails to assemble sufficient land in order to deliver a development of a type, scale and layout that would preserve or enhance the residential character of the area contrary to the provisions of Policies PP27 and PP28 of the Poole Local Plan (adopted November 2018). b. Reasons for refusal 2 and 3 relate to a lack of SAMMs payment 5.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways and arboricultural officers raised no objection, concluding that parking and protected-tree concerns would remain acceptable.

“BCP Highways – no objection. Providing the proposed accommodation would remain ancillary to the main dwelling then there would be no additional parking requirements, and the proposals would not give rise to significant highway issues. 13. BCP Arboricultural Team – no objection. Protected trees (a horse chestnut and a sycamore) lie along the site’s northern boundary and overhang part of the outdoor space.”

Officer report

Residents’ objections

Nineteen letters objected, citing overdevelopment, possible separate use, parking pressure, tree harm, privacy, noise, wildlife and other concerns.

“- The proposal would have an adverse impact on the character and amenity of the surrounding area same as the previously refused and dismissed at appeal scheme, - The accommodation is not genuinely ancillary and could be separate dwelling - It would increase parking pressure at Alexandra Road - Pressure to prune or fail the protected tree - The proposal risks harming the character of the established green corridor between Alexandra Rd & Crescent Rd, which forms an important…”

“- Changes within the outbuilding were made without permission – kitchenette and toilet - The property is listed for sale - narrow drive and reduction on parking provision would further increase the risk the crashes and accidents. - The proposal would have negative impact on birds and wildlife.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two objectors spoke, and the agent spoke for the applicant; no ward councillors were registered to speak.

The committee decision

The committee granted permission in accordance with the officer recommendation and updated addendum, voting five for, two against and none abstaining.

“Resolved to GRANT permission in accordance with the recommendation set out in the officer’s report, as updated by the Committee Addendum published on 05.08.26”

Minutes