Planning appeal decision
38 Britannia Road, Poole, BH14 8BB
Planning appeal 3316462 at 38 Britannia Road, Poole, BH14 8BB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 August 2023 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development at roof level upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to its effect upon the setting and thereby the significance of the Ashley Cross Conservation Area.
removal of existing roof, construction of new roof and associated sloping roof dormers, and construction of single storey ground floor extension
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- BH14 8BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development at roof level upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to its effect upon the setting and thereby the significance of the Ashley Cross Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed roof works would cause less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of the Ashley Cross Conservation Area through development within its setting, which would not be outweighed by minimal public benefits, whereas the ground floor extension caused no such harm and was therefore acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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