- Decision
- dismissed, 25 August 2026
- Decided by
- Planning Inspector: Rachael Pipkin
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (South West)
- Appeal reference
- 6011775
- Application reference
- 7-2024-6309-M
- Procedure
- written representations
- Development
- Conversion of a C4 HMO and a flat into 6 flats
- Homes
- 6
- Site context
- inside settlement
- Green Belt
- No
- Framework applied
- No Framework version cited
- Determinative policies
- Habitats Regs reg 63(5)
- Development plan policies
- Bournemouth Core Strategy 2012 CS33, Dorset Heathlands Planning Framework SPD 2020-2025
- Main issues
- habitats site integrity
Summary
Conversion into six flats in Bournemouth was dismissed solely because heathland mitigation (SAMM and HIP contributions) was not secured, so an adverse effect on the Dorset Heathlands and New Forest could not be ruled out (DL ¶12).
What made the difference
The missing planning obligation. Regulation 63(5) precluded consent.
Policy findings
Policy codes are those of the National Planning Policy Framework (August 2026) unless a development plan is named.
| Policy | Finding | Weight | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| N6 | fail | no secured SAMM or heathland contribution, so adverse effect on Dorset Heathlands and New Forest sites cannot be excluded (DL 8-12) |
Key facts
- No planning obligation for the heathland mitigation contribution (DL 8, 12)
- Framework not cited
Sources
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