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Dismissed21 March 20253359367

7 Leven Avenue, Bournemouth, BH4 9LH

Planning appeal 3359367 at 7 Leven Avenue, Bournemouth, BH4 9LH (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 21 March 2025 by Inspector O'Brien 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; including whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Meyrick Park and Talbot Woods Conservation Area.

demolition of existing boundary wall fronting Leven Close and erection of new boundary wall/fencing - Existing unauthorised

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
O'Brien L
Postcode
BH4 9LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area; including whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Meyrick Park and Talbot Woods Conservation Area

What decided it

The hard, contemporary materials and lines of the UPVC and concrete fence would cause harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area that cannot be justified by the appellant's security and privacy objectives, which could be achieved through alternative designs.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS39Policy CS41Policy 4.4

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