12 Osborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2JL

Planning appeal 6002332 at 12 Osborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2JL (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 22 April 2026 by Inspector Blair C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and wider area.

the construction of a two-storey, C3, Dwellinghouse on the land at the rear of 12 Osborne Road and the demolition of two garages

Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Blair C
Postcode: BH9 2JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and wider area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of Nos. 10 and 12 Osborne Road, Bournemouth with particular regard to privacy, outlook, daylight and sunlight
Whether appropriate living conditions would be secured for the future occupiers of the proposed development

What decided it

The adverse impacts on character and appearance and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and future occupants significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

The adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of one new home and the sustainable location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 6.8Policy CS21Policy CS41
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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