Planning appeal decision
19 Blenheim Drive, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4JH
Planning appeal 3256339 at 19 Blenheim Drive, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4JH (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 16 September 2021 by Inspector Harley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
remodel and extension from one dwelling into three terraced dwellings
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Harley S
- Postcode
- BH23 4JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would not be harmful to the established character and appearance of the area and the SAMM contribution would mitigate effects on the Dorset Heathlands, with no conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2 of the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan – Part 1 Core Strategy 2014Policy H12 of the Borough of Christchurch Local Plan 2001
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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