®Planning appeal decision
104 Markham Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1JE
Planning appeal 3303418 at 104 Markham Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1JE (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 23 December 2022 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance impacts.
alterations, single storey extension, conversion of dwellinghouse into a House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) and formation of Juliet balconies
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- BH9 1JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance impacts
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through noise and disturbance impacts arising from the intensified use of the property as a 7-bedroom HMO, which would not be outweighed by the housing supply benefits even under the tilted balance.
The modest housing benefits and economic/social benefits of the development, afforded moderate weight, were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to neighbouring living conditions, such that the proposal would not be a sustainable form of development and the conflict with the development plan was not outweighed by other considerations including the Framework
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6.17Policy CS24Policy CS41
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 8Paragraph 60Paragraph 130
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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