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Dismissed21 February 20243320823

34 Richmond Park Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8TG

Planning appeal 3320823 at 34 Richmond Park Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8TG (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed change of use on the character and appearance of the area.

to erect extensions (approved under Certificate of Lawfulness

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Aqbal M
Postcode
BH8 8TG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed change of use on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
  • whether the quality of the proposed accommodation would be acceptable for residents
  • the effect of the proposal on the integrity of designated European Sites

What decided it

The unacceptable quality of accommodation in bedrooms 9 and 10, with inadequate space, poor outlook and limited accessibility to communal areas, which conflicts with the requirement for high standards of amenity and sustainable development.

The benefits of housing provision and economic/social benefits (afforded moderate weight) were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on the living conditions of residents in bedrooms 9 and 10 and the failure to achieve the social objective of sustainable development (significant weight attached to high quality residential amenity).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS24Saved Policy 6.17Policy CS41Policy CS33
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 135

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