98 Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8NS

Planning appeal 3354650 at 98 Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8NS (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 17 July 2025 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing building and erection of a block of 9 flats with cycle and bin stores, without complying with conditions attached to planning permission 7-2021-25256-A

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Conde L
Postcode: BH8 8NS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of neighbouring residents in respect of overbearing impacts and loss of outlook
the living conditions of potential future residents in respect of provision of external amenity space and privacy

What decided it

The adverse impacts of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery, particularly given the importance the Framework attaches to design and high standards of amenity.

The benefits of delivering eight new residential units and socio-economic benefits (given moderate weight) were outweighed by the significant weight given to the Framework's emphasis on design quality and high standards of amenity for existing users, resulting in the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS21Policy CS41Saved Policy 6.10

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