®Planning appeal decision
164 Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ
Planning appeal 3266812 at 164 Alma Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1AJ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 8 June 2021 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
alterations, formation of dormer windows, single storey extension and conversion of dwellinghouse into 2 flats with cycle and bin stores and formation of parking spaces
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- BH9 1AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of future residents
- Whether the proposal would have an unacceptable impact on highway safety, in particular with regards to car parking provision, cycle provision and the provision of adequate visibility splays
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the proposed side dormer windows significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefit of one additional dwelling, even under the tilted balance applicable where the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
The limited benefit of one additional dwelling was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS6Policy CS41Policy 6.10Policy 6.13Policy CS19Policy CS21Policy CS16Policy CS18Policy 6.16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127Paragraph 108Paragraph 109Paragraph 110Paragraph 11
- Judgments
- Wheatcroft
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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