Planning appeal decision
Fairdene, 8 Branksome Dene Road, Bournmeouth, Dorset, BH4 8JW
Planning appeal 3288830 at Fairdene, 8 Branksome Dene Road, Bournmeouth, Dorset, BH4 8JW (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 1 August 2022 by Inspector Shields T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
without planning permission, the increase in height of the northern side boundary wall and the erection of fencing (approximate position shown in red on the attached plan)
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Shields T
- Postcode
- BH4 8JW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The development fails to respect the site and surroundings in terms of siting, scale and character, conflicting with Policy CS41 and the NPPF requirements for sustainable development.
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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