Planning appeal decision
37 Southlea Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3AD
Planning appeal 3285059 at 37 Southlea Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3AD (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 10 January 2022 by Inspector Baljit K Muston, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
a single storey side and rear extension, and a loft conversion, including raising of the ridge with a rear gable and two small side gables
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Baljit K Muston
- Postcode
- BH6 3AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with particular regard to whether the development would result in unacceptable overlooking
What decided it
The proposed development would significantly detract from the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy CS41, due to the incongruous combination of roof alterations and their undue prominence in the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS41
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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