Planning appeal decision
120 Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BN
Planning appeal 3357558 at 120 Parkwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BN (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 26 March 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 host property and surrounding area.
erection of a single storey rear extension, erection of a two -storey side extension, hip to gable roof alteration and associated internal remodelling
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Conde L
- Postcode
- BH5 2BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- The living conditions of neighbouring residents at no. 122 Parkwood Road, with respect to loss of outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed flat-roofed two-storey extension represents poor design quality that would be incongruous with the host dwelling and would harm the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies and Framework guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS41Policy BAP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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