Planning appeal decision
83 Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, , BH6 3NW
Planning appeal 3337501 at 83 Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, , BH6 3NW (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 12 April 2024 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
enlargement/extension of hipped roof including side dormers
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- BH6 3NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The excessive bulk, proportions and unsympathetic design of the proposed roof extension would visually dominate the host property and disrupt the modest roofscape, causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the host and surrounding area in conflict with policy CS41 and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS41
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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