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Dismissed17 October 20253361180

2 Jellicoe Drive, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3SL

Planning appeal 3361180 at 2 Jellicoe Drive, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3SL (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 17 October 2025 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the erection of a 1.8m high timber fence to replace an existing hedge

Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Kay D
Postcode
BH23 3SL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The timber fence introduces an urbanising element at odds with the open and spacious character of the residential neighbourhood and is visually intrusive in the street scene, contrary to development plan policies requiring respect for the area's key characteristics.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HE2 of the Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan – Core Strategy (2014)saved policy H12 of the Christchurch Local Plan (2001)

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