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Dismissed20 April 20233306906

Queens Court , Wharfdale Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9BS

Planning appeal 3306906 at Queens Court , Wharfdale Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9BS (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 20 April 2023 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and surrounding area.

alterations to existing building to create new third floor to create 2no additional two bedroom flats

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
BH4 9BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and surrounding area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of Regency Court, with particular regard to privacy in its rear garden
  • the Dorset Heathlands SPA (Special Protection Area), Ramsar Site and Dorset Heaths SAC (Special Area of Conservation)

What decided it

The significant and enduring harm to the character and appearance of the appeal building and surrounding area, which would substantially outweigh the benefits of delivering two additional dwellings despite the Council's housing land supply shortfall.

The benefits of housing delivery (two flats contributing to a significant housing shortfall of 2.3 years supply) were outweighed by the enduring harm to character and appearance of the building and surrounding area, such that adverse impacts would significantly and demonstrably outweigh benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS21Policy CS41Policy CS6Policy 6.10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 69Paragraph 119Paragraph 120Paragraph 130Paragraph 134

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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