Planning appeal decision
7 Bute Drive, Christchurch, BH23 5LE
Planning appeal 3325654 at 7 Bute Drive, Christchurch, BH23 5LE (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 14 March 2024 by Inspector Walker K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
Raise and extend roof to create 2nd floor accommodation. Two storey side extension and rear extension and alterations to roof. Demolish garage.
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker K
- Postcode
- BH23 5LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
What decided it
The proposed materials would result in a prominent, stark and incongruous dwelling on an enlarged building, at odds with the prevailing character of the cohesive brick and tile street scene of the cul-de-sac.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2 of the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan: Part 1 – Core StrategyPolicy HWNP11 of the Highcliffe and Walkford Neighbourhood Plan
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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