Planning appeal decision
21 Charminster Road , Bournemouth, BH8 8UE
Planning appeal 3354238 at 21 Charminster Road , Bournemouth, BH8 8UE (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 20 March 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the property and the street scene.
to move the existing security shutter forward and enclose the forecourt area with clear glazed side screens
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Heppell J
- Postcode
- BH8 8UE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the property and the street scene
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the building and street scene caused by enclosing a canopied forecourt whose openness is integral to the character of the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4.21 of the Bournemouth District Wide Local PlanPolicy CS 41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy
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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