Planning appeal decision
46-48 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth , BH6 3RB
Planning appeal 3357003 at 46-48 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth , BH6 3RB (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 29 July 2025 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and area.
erect a 4th storey of habitable accommodation to create 4no. self contained flats
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- BH6 3RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and area
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of occupiers of 1-4 New Park Road with regard to privacy and outlook
- The effect upon the integrity of the Dorset Heathlands Special Protection Area (SPA), Ramsar and the Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
What decided it
The proposed development would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host property and area and adversely affect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and privacy, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS21CS41Policy 6.10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 195
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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