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Notice upheld13 January 20233302569

225 Fairmile Road, Christchurch, BH23 2LG

Planning appeal 3302569 at 225 Fairmile Road, Christchurch, BH23 2LG (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Dudley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of close boarded fencing and access gate over 1 metre in height adjacent to a highway

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Dudley G
Postcode
BH23 2LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on highway safety

What decided it

The fence's height and design are incongruous with the overall character of lower boundaries in the area and cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to Policy HE2.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HE2Policy KS11

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