Planning appeal decision
83 Bure Lane, Christchurch, BH23 4DN
Planning appeal 3291476 at 83 Bure Lane, Christchurch, BH23 4DN (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 8 June 2022 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area.
‘to create a ground floor front and rear extension, to convert existing roof into habitable rooms with front and rear small balcony areas. To create a connected home studio for Yoga and fitness in the garden’
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Buchanan R
- Postcode
- BH23 4DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area
- the living conditions of the existing occupiers of No 81 and No 85 Bure Lane, having particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the appeal property and area and would unduly restrict views and have an overbearing effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, contrary to the development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2 of the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan Part 1 Core Strategy 2014Policy H12 of the Borough of Christchurch Local Plan 2001
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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