Planning appeal decision
21-23 Gillam Road, Bournemouth, BH10 6BW
Planning appeal 3328148 at 21-23 Gillam Road, Bournemouth, BH10 6BW (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 5 April 2024 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a 2 bed flat on first floor above double garage to the rear of main building
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- BH10 6BW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to outlook and exposure to noise
- the effect of the development on the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area, and the Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation and Ramsar sites
What decided it
The unilateral planning obligation securing mitigation contributions for the habitats sites, combined with the acceptable design and living conditions, enabled the appeal to be allowed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS6CS22CS41CS33
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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