Planning appeal decision
16A Boscombe Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1JL
Planning appeal 3327813 at 16A Boscombe Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1JL (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 28 February 2024 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Boscombe Manor Conservation Area.
the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with associated access and parking
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- BH5 1JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Boscombe Manor Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on cliff stability
- the effect of the proposed development on protected species
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Boscombe Manor Conservation Area, a designated heritage asset, was not outweighed by public benefits, and the tilted balance does not apply to protect such assets.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area was not outweighed by the private benefits of improved living space and energy efficiency, and the absence of a net increase in housing numbers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS21CS39CS41Policy 4.4LP Policy 3.25CS30CS31BAP1BAP2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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