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Dismissed7 October 20223295945

2 West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EY

Planning appeal 3295945 at 2 West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EY (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Parker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Cliff and Poole Hill Conservation Area.

demolition of existing single storey extension and erect new extension to hotel to provide additional bedrooms

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Parker R
Postcode
BH2 5EY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Cliff and Poole Hill Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 West Cliff Road, with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The identified harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, combined with unacceptable impact on neighbouring living conditions, could not be justified by the modest economic benefits of additional hotel bedrooms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS39CS41Policy 4.4CS28
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 202

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