Planning appeal decision
44 Austin Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8HE
Planning appeal 3330670 at 44 Austin Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8HE (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 extensions (front, side, rear and new second floor), alterations and contemporary remodel of existing dwelling with relocated access to the site and associated boundary alterations
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- BH14 8HE
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 introduction of substantially different flat-roof elements at upper floor levels would be harmful to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and discordant to the local setting where all main roofs are pitched in nature.
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
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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