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Dismissed31 August 20213271977

146 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8HW

Planning appeal 3271977 at 146 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8HW (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 31 August 2021 by Inspector Harley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area.

alterations and extensions to dwelling house to include new mansard roof to form 2nd floor level, balconies and raised decked area with steps

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Harley S
Postcode
BH4 8HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties particularly Numbers 142 and 144 Alumhurst Road

What decided it

The height, width and bulk of the proposed mansard roof extension and the design of the front elevation would be inappropriate and harmful to the character and appearance of the attached buildings and the area in this prominent location.

The benefit of additional accommodation was outweighed by the harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy 2012
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Paragraph 12Paragraph 130

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