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Dismissed9 December 20223288423

7, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1DR

Planning appeal 3288423 at 7, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1DR (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including heritage assets.

for the erection of 2 storeys above the existing building to create 2 flats with associated bin and cycle storage

Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Rennie S
Postcode
BH1 1DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including heritage assets
  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of existing neighbours to the site
  • The effect of the development on internationally recognised sites of ecological importance

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the adjacent listed building demonstrably, clearly and significantly outweighs the modest public benefits of providing two additional dwellings.

The modest public benefits of two dwellings in an accessible location, economic benefits from construction, and potential sustainable construction techniques were outweighed by the considerable harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the listed building, such that the proposal conflicts with the development plan and the tilted balance under paragraph 11 of the Framework was not engaged due to the clear reason provided by heritage asset protection policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS6CS21CS39CS41CS334.46.10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 11

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