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Dismissed24 June 20243334973

8 Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2JG

Planning appeal 3334973 at 8 Fir Vale Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2JG (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 24 June 2024 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Christchurch Road Conservation Area.

Change of use from a former language school (Use Class F1(a)) to a 14-bed HMO (Use Class Sui Generis)

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
O'Brien L
Postcode
BH1 2JG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Christchurch Road Conservation Area
  • whether or not the proposal would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupants

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the incompatible cycle stores, combined with the failure to provide appropriate living conditions for future occupants, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of the scheme.

The limited benefits of housing provision and economic activity in a sustainable location were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset (conservation area) and the failure to provide appropriate living conditions for occupants; great weight was given to conservation of the heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS39Policy 4.4Policy CS41Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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