31 Guildhill Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3EY

proposed new detached dwelling

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposal would provide suitable access and cycle storage, having particular regard to highway safety

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, arising from the discordant plot layout, cramped density, unconventional roof form and atypical fenestration, substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of adding one small dwelling to housing supply.

The significant harm to character and appearance substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of housing delivery and the proposal's contribution to housing supply.

Framework references: 11, 111, 134

Plan policies cited: Policy CS21, Policy CS41, Policy 6.8, Policy CS16, Policy CS18, Policy CS33, Policy CS20

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