Eight flats at 12 Golf Links Road, Ferndown

“Properties to the rear on Ringwood Road are also single storey in form, although they have first floor accommodation in the roof. Number 14 to the south is a two and three quarter storey block of 6 flats on slightly higher land (approx. 0.4m). On the eastern side of Golf Links Road chalet style bungalows are the predominant dwelling form in the close vicinity. Golf Links Road forms part of the New Road Special Character Area.”

“Description of development It is proposed to demolish the existing dwelling and erect a block of 8, two bedroom flats over three storeys. The building will have a two and a half storey form; the top floor within the roof will be served by rooflights and dormers. The property is designed with reference to the Arts and Crafts style, incorporating architectural features including chimneys, gables and bay windows.”

“Background and relevant planning history 12/544 - Decision: Split decision - Decision Date: 20/11/2012 Tree works…”

“3/19/2492/FUL - Decision: Granted - Decision Date: 16/02/2021 Demolish existing dwelling and erect a 4no bedroom detached dwelling with garage, as amended by plans rec'd 10/08 to reduce height of garage roof. 7.”

“Key planning issues Issue Conclusion Principle of development Acceptable: within the urban area and contributes to 5 year housing land supply Scale, design, impact on character and appearance Acceptable: compatible with its surroundings and no substantial harm arising from departures from the Special Character Area development criteria Impact on the living conditions of the occupants and neighbouring properties Acceptable: subject to conditions to secure obscure glazing…”

“Would have an adverse effect on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties including over-shadowing, overlooking and loss of privacy Disturbance and potential damage from contractor's vehicles. Does not reflect the rhythm and spacing of existing dwellings. Negative impact on street view. Potential for flooding. Concern about risk of fire to abutting properties 10.”

“Summary of comments of objections: Impact on the character of the area: Fails to meet special character area criteria; not reflective of rhythm and spacing/character of the area; adverse impact on street scene; mass, scale, height and form inappropriate as neighbouring properties are single dwellings and bungalows; unappealing design Harm to neighbour amenity: noise including from traffic, overlooking and loss of privacy, and overshadowing and loss of light Highway and…”

“That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Planning, the Service Manager for Development Management & Enforcement or the Eastern Team Development Management Area Manager to: A) Grant, subject to the completion of a legal agreement under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) in a form to be agreed by the Legal Services manager to secure the following: - New Forest SAMM Mitigation in the form of £400 per unit And the following…”

“OR B) Refuse permission for the reasons set out below if the agreement is not completed by 20 November 2026 or such extended time as agreed by the Corporate Director for Planning, the Service Manager for Development Management & Enforcement or the Eastern Area Development Management Area Manager. 1.”