BCP Council (Poole): In September 2025, we secured full planning permission to erect a new dwelling on a backland plot on Wallace Road, Poole.
Before starting work, the applicant wished to make minor amendments to the approved plans to improve the living conditions of future occupiers by increasing the floor area of the new dwelling and replanning the internal layout. Working with Lionel Gregory Architects, we submitted a Section 73 application to BCP Council seeking permission to vary the approved plans list condition.
Most notably, these changes resulted in an increase to gross internal area of the approved dwelling from 119.1 sqm to 140.1 sqm, whilst the first floor layout was also revised to provide four bedrooms. The approved scheme has three bedrooms at first floor and one bedroom on the ground floor. This amendment allowed the ground floor layout to be revised to provide a large living /dining / kitchen area with connectivity to the rear garden terrace.
To support the application, we prepared a planning statement which set out the various changes in a clear and concise matter. We argued that due to the minor nature of the proposed changes, the amendments to the approved scheme would not create any harmful impact upon the character and appearance of the area, nor would the changes compromise the overall design and appearance of the proposed development, which the LPA previously deemed to be acceptable through the grant of planning permission.
Upon review, the LPA were supportive of the proposed changes and moved to approve the Section 73 application. In assessing the proposal, the Planning Officer concluded in her report that “The principle of the plot severance, formation of two smaller plots and the erection of an additional four-bedroom home has been established in the grant of planning permission. The proposed changes, primarily the increase in the size and the design of the proposed new dwelling which appears as a two-storey house are acceptable and would not detract from the character of the area or result in harm to residential amenity. Issues of Highway safety, BNG, impact on trees are also acceptable. As a result, the proposal is recommended for approval, subject to conditions.”
Our client was understandably delighted with the decision and they are excited to bring forward the redevelopment of this under-utilised site to deliver additional housing in a manner that will improve the character and appearance of the area.
If you have been granted planning permission and would like to make changes to the scheme, then why not call Pure Town Planning on 01202 585524 or email info@puretownplanning.co.uk to see how we can help you.