Planning appeal decision
The Nici, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ
Planning appeal 3349273 at The Nici, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 16 December 2024 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 and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Cliff and Poole Hill Town Conservation Area.
erection of single storey side extension to hotel restaurant to provide new entrance way
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- BH2 5EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Cliff and Poole Hill Town Conservation Area
What decided it
The small scale, lightweight glazed appearance and limited visibility of the proposed entrance, combined with the presence of similar glazed extensions and pavement-edge entrances in the local area, means the proposal would preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS39CS41
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 219
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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