Planning appeal decision
Stanton Lacey, Martello Park , Poole, BH13 7BA
Planning appeal 3275872 at Stanton Lacey, Martello Park , Poole, BH13 7BA (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 21 January 2022 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the building.
to erect a two storey extension to the roof of Stanton Lacy, to provide two additional 3-bed flats. Access to be provided through extending existing internal stairwell and lift system. Additional parking to be provided within the curtilage of Stanton Lacy. Waste storage to be shared with existing flats
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rennie S
- Postcode
- BH13 7BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the building
- The impact on the amenity of the existing building and neighbouring premises including matters of overlooking, privacy and the loss of light
What decided it
The proposal would be harmful to the external appearance of the building due to excessive height and bulk, and would cause significant erosion of privacy for the penthouse flat occupants through overlooking of their existing amenity area.
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