Planning appeal decision
15 Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH6 3TE
Planning appeal 3313448 at 15 Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH6 3TE (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolish the existing house and erect a replacement dwelling
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- BH6 3TE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of surrounding properties, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
- whether the scheme would provide suitable provision for cycle parking
- the effect of the development on biodiversity
What decided it
The significant adverse effects on character and appearance from the rear, combined with unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions regarding outlook, privacy and overbearing impact, and failure to provide suitable cycle parking in accordance with adopted standards, collectively demonstrate conflict with the development plan that cannot be outweighed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS22Policy CS41Policy 4.5Policy CS18Policy CS30Policy 6.8
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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