Planning appeal decision
16 Leeson Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7AY
Planning appeal 6003966 at 16 Leeson Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7AY (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Blair C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
a single storey rear extension, first floor side extension over rebuilt garage and play room
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Blair C
- Postcode
- BH7 7AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would not give rise to a cramped appearance or cause harm to the character of the surrounding area, as the visual break between properties would be maintained at first-floor level.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS41
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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