Planning appeal decision
13 Churchfield Crescent, Poole, BH15 2QS
Planning appeal 6003411 at 13 Churchfield Crescent, Poole, BH15 2QS (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 27 January 2026 by Inspector Nicholls H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
removal of the existing hipped roof and the addition of two floors at roof level, together with elevational alterations. Replacement of existing single garage with proposed double garage with green roof
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nicholls H
- Postcode
- BH15 2QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No 15 Churchfield Crescent with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The uppermost storey of the roof extension would be particularly bulky and would materially undermine public views from Green Park and the character of the area, whereas the replacement garage would not cause such harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PP27(a)Policy PP27(c)
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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