Planning appeal decision
25 Egmont Road, Poole , BH16 5AJ
Planning appeal 3341941 at 25 Egmont Road, Poole , BH16 5AJ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 12 July 2024 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the fencing upon the character and appearance of the area.
‘New fencing ranges from 2m to 1.8m in height to allow for privacy’
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- BH16 5AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the fencing upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The visual impact of the fence, standing significantly forward of the building line and appearing intrusive and jarring against the otherwise open character of the street scene, was detrimental to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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