51 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QE

demolition of existing building. Construction of new church building

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: Longmuir J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the settings of the Christchurch Central Conservation Area, Listed Buildings- Nos 20-24 Bargates and non-designated heritage assets - the existing church and Nos 25-31 Bargates
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupant(s) of No2 Beaconsfield Road

What decided it

The extensive and significant adverse impacts on heritage significance, character and appearance, and neighbour amenity outweighed the limited public benefits of the proposal.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of heritage assets, combined with harm to character and appearance and living conditions, outweighed the limited public benefits of economic activity and improved community facilities.

Framework references: 130, 199, 200, 202, 203, 57

Plan policies cited: Policy HE2, Policy CH1, Policy HE1, Policy BE5, Policy BE15

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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