20 Elgin Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NL

Planning appeal 3331556 at 20 Elgin Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NL (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed 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 surrounds, including the Meyrick Park and Talbot Woods Conservation Area.

Erection of side elevation dormer window (retrospective)

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hall C
Postcode: BH4 9NL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounds, including the Meyrick Park and Talbot Woods Conservation Area

What decided it

The modest scale and rear positioning of the dormer window, combined with its integration with the existing roof form, meant it would not materially harm the character and appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 4.4 of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan (2002)Policy CS39 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy 2012Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy 2012
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199

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