98-102 Charminster Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 8US

structural alterations to terraced area (retrospective))

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Jones RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on the health of patrons and workers within the host building, with particular reference to maintaining a smoke-free environment
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with particular reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal's harmful effect on character and appearance combined with unresolved concerns about maintaining a smoke-free environment for workers and patrons meant the development could not be approved despite not materially harming neighbouring living conditions.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS41, Policy CS38, Policy CS9

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