142 York Road, Poole, BH18 8EY

alterations and extension; raising roof to create 4no. flats over two storeys with associated parking

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Parker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for its occupants
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The lack of outlook from the secondary bedrooms would give rise to unacceptable living conditions for occupiers, which together with harm to character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the housing benefits.

The benefits of providing 4 new homes in a sustainable transport corridor and addressing the acute housing shortfall were outweighed by the adverse impacts of unacceptable living conditions and harm to character and appearance.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy PP27, Policy PP28, Policy PP2

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