Cumberland Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, BOURNEMOUTH, BH1 3AF

retrospective application to install 6 x external air conditioning units to rear of hotel

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: O'Brien L

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 proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East Cliff Conservation Area

What decided it

The air conditioning units are located on the functional rear elevation of the building where they form part of a utilitarian character and are largely screened from public view, thus preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area.

Plan policies cited: Policy 4.4 of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan (2002), Policy CS39 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012), Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)

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