Planning appeal decision
Pavement Opposite 1 Gervis Place, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, BH1 2AL
Planning appeal 3320210 at Pavement Opposite 1 Gervis Place, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, BH1 2AL (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 3 June 2024 by Inspector Underwood G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the development would have on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of designated heritage assets.
the replacement of an existing advertised call box with a communication hub unit with defibrillator
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Underwood G
- Postcode
- BH1 2AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the development would have on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of designated heritage assets
- The effect on the safety, convenience and enjoyment of pedestrians using the footway in which the development would be situated
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area and the significance of designated heritage assets, with limited public benefits insufficient to outweigh this harm, and would also adversely affect pedestrian convenience and enjoyment contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5.11Core Strategy Policy CS18Core Strategy Policy CS41Area Action Plan Policy D7Area Action Plan Policy T1Area Action Plan Policy T2Public Realm Strategy SPD Guiding Principle BPublic Realm Strategy SPD Guiding Principle G
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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