Planning appeal decision
Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BZ
Planning appeal 3308958 at Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BZ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 16 May 2023 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the Old Christchurch Conservation Area.
replacement of windows on front elevation to aluminium and UPVC and the windows on rear elevation to UPVC
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- BH1 2BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the Old Christchurch Conservation Area
What decided it
The visual impact of the proposed uPVC window frames on the front elevation, particularly the wider-appearing opening casement and change in opening method, would erode the character and appearance of the conservation area in a manner that cannot be justified by the energy efficiency and economic benefits offered.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4.4 of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan (February 2002)Policy CS39 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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