108 Upton Way, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9NA

Planning appeal 3310409 at 108 Upton Way, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9NA (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 June 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider area.

extensions to existing bungalow, including alterations to roof to form first floor and the construction of a games room/office within the rear of garden

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Evans J
Postcode: BH18 9NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A: the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider area
Appeal A: the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of neighbouring dwellings, having particular regard to the effects on No. 110 Upton Way
Appeal B: the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of neighbouring dwellings, having particular regard to the effects on No. 110 Upton Way

What decided it

Appeal A's prominent gable frontage and excessive massing would appear incongruous and harmful to the character and appearance of the area, whereas Appeal B's design would appropriately assimilate within its surrounding context.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PP27 of the Poole Local Plan (2018)Policy BP 8 of the Broadstone Neighbourhood Plan 2013 to 2033 (2018)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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