Wheaton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6LL

pitched roof first floor studio flat extension to the existing single storey, flat roofed, detached flat, 89 Wheaton Road

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Parker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 87 Wheaton Road, with particular reference to privacy

What decided it

The material harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous and discordant building form significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery in circumstances of housing land supply shortfall.

the material harm to character and appearance, contrary to the Framework's objective to secure good design sympathetic to local character, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of providing a single dwelling on previously developed land in a sustainable location with good access to services and facilities

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: CS21, CS41, Policy 6.10, BAP1, BAP2

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