Planning appeal decision
5 South View Place, Bournemouth, BH2 5PN
Planning appeal 3358908 at 5 South View Place, Bournemouth, BH2 5PN (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 9 May 2025 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and detriment to the character and appearance of the area.
change of use of existing residential dwelling to a serviced holiday accommodation dwelling
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- BH2 5PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and detriment to the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The over-intensification of use with potential for significantly increased noise and disturbance compared to single dwelling occupation, particularly given the likelihood of short-term holiday lets in this town centre location, would cause significant harm to neighbouring living conditions and the character and appearance of the area contrary to local and national policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS28CS38CS41
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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