Planning appeal decision
27 Grosvenor Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8BQ
Planning appeal 3331696 at 27 Grosvenor Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8BQ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 11 June 2024 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and area, having regard to whether or not the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Westbourne Conservation Area.
alterations to the existing building and roof top extension to form additional flat with associated bin, cycle and car parking
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- BH4 8BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and area, having regard to whether or not the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Westbourne Conservation Area
What decided it
The fairly substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, a designated heritage asset, outweighs the limited benefits of providing a single additional residential unit, and provides a clear reason for refusing the development under paragraph 11d of the Framework.
The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, attributed great weight, outweighs the limited weight afforded to the benefits of housing supply and efficient land use, such that the planning balance falls against the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS6CS21CS39CS414.46.10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 208
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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