Planning appeal decision
97 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8HR
Planning appeal 3300742 at 97 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8HR (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 12 October 2022 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of its surroundings.
Erection of a boundary wall and gates
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- BH4 8HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of its surroundings
- the effect of the development on pedestrian and highway safety
What decided it
The development, with good quality materials and finishes, sits appropriately in its visual context without harming character and appearance, and would not prove unsafe for pedestrians or drivers given normal caution and care.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS41Policy CS18
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 112Paragraph 113
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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