Planning appeal decision
78 Normanhurst Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH89NR
Planning appeal 6001201 at 78 Normanhurst Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH89NR (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 9 February 2026 by Inspector Brennan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying condition 3 would have on the character and appearance of the area.
a loft conversion with internal alterations and remodel without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 7-2024-29358, dated 22 April 2025
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Brennan P
- Postcode
- BH8 9NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying condition 3 would have on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect that varying condition 3 would have on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 80 Normanhurst Avenue with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The negligible increase in dormer size and the retention of obscure glazing to sensitive windows means the development causes no greater impact on neighbouring privacy, outlook or the character and appearance of the area than the previously approved scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan Core Strategy (October 2012)
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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