Planning appeal decision
12 Westby Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1HD
Planning appeal 3317300 at 12 Westby Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1HD (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the appeal proposal has on the character and appearance of the area.
alterations and two storey extension to dwellinghouse without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref. 7-2018-11748-C, dated 27 November 2018. The condition in dispute is No1 which states that: The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Site Location Plan and Drawing No.6042/2 Rev F. The reason given for the condition is for the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tivey C
- Postcode
- BH5 1HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that the appeal proposal has on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The flat roof design lacks suitable aesthetic solution and appears incongruous within the locality, failing to amount to good design contrary to local plan policies and design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy BAP2 of the Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan (2009)
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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