Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 36 Gorsecliff Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HB
Planning appeal 3296073 at Land Rear of 36 Gorsecliff Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 4HB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 17 November 2022 by Inspector Hall 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 surrounding area.
erection of a dwellinghouse; formation of vehicular access and parking
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hall R
- Postcode
- BH10 4HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for its future occupants, with particular regard to outlook and internal layout
What decided it
The substantial and enduring harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing supply contribution, even in the context of the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
The contribution to housing supply and modest economic benefits were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS21Policy CS6Policy CS41saved Policy 6.8Policy CS33Policy CS18Policy CS20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 74Paragraph 124
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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