Planning appeal decision
29 Penrith Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1LT
Planning appeal 3329068 at 29 Penrith Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1LT (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 6 December 2023 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area.
Erection of a single storey rear extension, a first floor side extension with installation of 1 x balcony to rear and 2 x balconies to front, formation of third floor within new roof space and internal alterations
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- BH5 1LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The extent of the proposed extensions, particularly the raised ridge line and prominent dormer windows, would appear dominant and obtrusive within the context of the existing chalet bungalow and local streetscene, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy 2012Policy BAP2 of the Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan 2019
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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