Funky Griller, 58-61 Westover Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch Poole, BH1 2BZ

Planning appeal 3368442 at Funky Griller, 58-61 Westover Road, Bournemouth, Christchurch Poole, BH1 2BZ (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 28 January 2026 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the pergola on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Grade II Listed Royal Bath Hotel and the East Cliff Conservation Area.

retrospective consent sought for timber pergola and external seating

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Aqbal M
Postcode: BH1 2BZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the pergola on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Grade II Listed Royal Bath Hotel and the East Cliff Conservation Area
Highway safety
The effect of the proposed advertisements on visual amenity and public safety

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the listed building, assessed as less than substantial but still requiring great weight in the planning balance, outweighs the limited public benefits of supporting business viability.

The less than substantial harm to the heritage assets and conservation area was weighed against the limited public benefits of supporting local business viability and economic activity; the harm outweighed the benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS7Policy CS39Policy CS40Policy CS41Policy D4Policy U7Policy T2Policy T3Policy CS18

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