Planning appeal decision
17 Parsonage Close, Christchurch, BH23 2GB
Planning appeal 3339956 at 17 Parsonage Close, Christchurch, BH23 2GB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 25 June 2024 by Inspector Faulkner H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
for a loft conversion including rear dormer
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Faulkner H
- Postcode
- BH23 2GB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The excessive width and bulky form of the proposed dormer would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding terrace, conflicting with development plan policies on design and character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE2 of the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan Part 1 - Core StrategyPolicy H12 of the Christchurch Local PlanPolicy KS1 of the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan Part 1 - Core Strategy
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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