Planning appeal decision
98-102 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8US
Planning appeal 3289586 at 98-102 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8US (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 10 October 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
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
- Postcode
- BH8 8US
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS41Policy CS38Policy CS9
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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