Planning appeal decision
2 Watermead, 23 Willow Way , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 1JJ
Planning appeal 3309706 at 2 Watermead, 23 Willow Way , Christchurch , Dorset , BH23 1JJ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 14 June 2023 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with particular reference to outlook.
a first floor extension
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- BH23 1JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with particular reference to outlook
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would have an unacceptable impact on the living conditions of the residential occupants at 5 Watermead through visual overbearing and loss of outlook, which outweighed any benefits and compliance with character and appearance considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2 of the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan, Part 1 Core Strategy 2014Policy H12 of the Borough of Christchurch Local Plan 2001
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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