Planning appeal decision
23 Milton Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LP
Planning appeal 3346783 at 23 Milton Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 14 March 2025 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the Portchester Road Conservation Area.
demolish garage and side extensions, add new extension to west elevation and convert building to 6 apartments with parking and car ports
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Conde L
- Postcode
- BH8 8LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the Portchester Road Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future residents with respect to internal accommodation and external garden space
- The effect of the proposed development on the integrity of designated European Sites
What decided it
The harm to the designated heritage asset outweighed the public benefits of additional housing, and the inadequate provision of outdoor garden space failed to meet standards for future residents' living conditions.
The public benefits of additional housing provision were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the conservation area and the failure to provide suitable living conditions for future residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS39Policy CS41Policy 4.4Policy 6.10Policy 6.13Policy CS1Policy CS6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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