Planning appeal decision
130 Magna Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9NB
Planning appeal 3340793 at 130 Magna Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9NB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 22 January 2025 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
subdivision of the site and erection of 2 detached dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and formation of new access
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- BH11 9NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the backland development conflicting with the prevailing spacious linear pattern of residential development outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and sustainable location.
The moderate benefits of housing delivery, efficient use of land, and sustainable location were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, with the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27Policy PP28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 110Paragraph 115Paragraph 129Paragraph 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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