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Dismissed11 August 20266005523

57-59 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1EH

Planning appeal 6005523 at 57-59 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1EH (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 11 August 2026 by Inspector K Reeves, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of the Primary Shopping Frontage.

change of use from Bank (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)

Authority
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Inspector
K Reeves
Postcode
BH1 1EH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of the Primary Shopping Frontage
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, having regard to noise
  • the health and wellbeing of citizens within the locality

What decided it

The proposal would create a harmful cluster of gambling uses within the Primary Shopping Frontage and cause unacceptable harm to its retail function and viability, conflicting with Policy U6 of the Town Centre Area Action Plan.

No balancing exercise was undertaken; the proposal conflicted with the development plan and material considerations did not indicate that the appeal should be decided other than in accordance with it.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Saved Policy 5.29 of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan (2002)Policy U6 of the Town Centre Area Action PlanPolicy U8 of the Town Centre Area Action PlanPolicy CS38 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)Policy D4 of the Town Centre Area Action Plan

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