Planning appeal decision
40 Sterte Esplanade, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BA
Planning appeal 3339237 at 40 Sterte Esplanade, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BA (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 28 June 2024 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties and the occupiers of No.40 Sterte Esplanade with particular regard to increased noise and disturbance.
proposed change of use from annex to guesthouse
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- BH15 2BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character of the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties and the occupiers of No.40 Sterte Esplanade with particular regard to increased noise and disturbance
- Whether the proposed development would be in an appropriate location, having particular regard to the local development strategy
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through increased noise and disturbance from the intensified use, which constitutes the prevailing consideration in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP28Policy PP23
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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