15 townhouses at 281-291 and The Old Joinery, Poole

What was proposed

The application sought outline permission to demolish existing buildings and build 15 dwellings in three blocks with parking, cycle and bin storage.

“Description of Proposal 1. This application seeks Outline consent, with appearance and landscaping reserved, to demolish the existing dwellings (281-291) and Old Joinery and redevelop the site for 15 dwellings in three separate blocks, one to the rear and two to the front, with associated car parking, cycle storage and bin storage. 2.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, considering the revised scheme acceptable in design, residential amenity, highways, biodiversity, drainage and other planning matters.

“The principle of infill development within this area is established; • The proposed development, as revised, has an acceptable impact on the character and appearance of the area; • The impact on neighbouring residential amenity is acceptable; • The level of car parking provision is acceptable; • The proposal is compliant with BNG and will provide a net increase above 10%; • The proposal will provide additional biodiversity enhancements outside the remit of BNG; • The…”

“The proposed development represents an acceptable form of infill development and will increase the supply of small family homes in the Poole area; thereby providing an affordable level of 3- and 4- bedroom dwellings as well as provide £202,985 towards affordable housing off-site.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two objectors spoke, followed by the agent and the applicant; no ward councillors spoke.

The committee decision

The committee unanimously refused permission because Block A was cramped with inadequate outdoor space, caused harmful overlooking, and lacked Section 106 contributions.

“RESOLVED to REFUSE permission contrary to the recommendation set out in the officer’s report for the following reasons as discussed by the Committee and which are subject to the final wording being agreed with the Chair and Vice-Chair:”

“The cramped form of development resulting in substandard external amenity space for Block A to the rear of the development site, contrary to PP27 of the Poole Local Plan and paragraph 135(f) of the National Planning Policy Framework.”

Minutes