Planning appeal decision
14 Ravine Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DU
Planning appeal 3317596 at 14 Ravine Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2DU (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 9 January 2024 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the change of use upon the living conditions of nearby residents, having particular regard to noise and disturbance.
the change of use of annexe to holiday let
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- BH5 2DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the change of use upon the living conditions of nearby residents, having particular regard to noise and disturbance
- The effect upon the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area, Ramsar site, and Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of nearby residents through noise and disturbance from the intensive use of the annexe as holiday accommodation in close proximity to neighbouring properties, combined with the failure to secure mitigation for impacts on the Dorset Heathlands habitat sites.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS28CS38CS41CS33
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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