Planning appeal decision
Villa Isabella, 83 Talbot Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2JD
Planning appeal 3317547 at Villa Isabella, 83 Talbot Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2JD (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 6 October 2023 by Inspector Cuthbert L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the mix and balance of communities, and the resulting impact on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties.
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4)
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cuthbert L
- Postcode
- BH9 2JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the mix and balance of communities, and the resulting impact on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The concentration of HMOs in the area already far exceeds the 10% threshold set by Policy CS24, and the proposal would cumulatively harm the character and appearance of the area and neighbouring residents' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS24Policy CS41
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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