Planning appeal decision
320 West Way, Broadstone, BH18 9LF
Planning appeal 3315832 at 320 West Way, Broadstone, BH18 9LF (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 17 August 2023 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted under the terms of the GPDO having regard to the effects of the development on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
additional storey to a bungalow. See dwg nos: 22.57.1, 22.57.2, 22.57.3, 22.57.4
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hills J
- Postcode
- BH18 9LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted under the terms of the GPDO having regard to the effects of the development on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
- Whether prior approval should be granted under the terms of the GPDO having regard to the effects of the development on amenity of the occupiers of No 322 West Way, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would be significantly taller than the host property and surrounding bungalows, creating an incongruous and inconsistent profile to ridge heights that would materially harm the external appearance of the property and the character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27
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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