Planning appeal decision
53 Portland Rd,, Bournemouth, BH9 1NE
Planning appeal 6006150 at 53 Portland Rd,, Bournemouth, BH9 1NE (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 8 May 2026 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider area.
roof alterations including set back front gable with rear gable and partial side dormer. Rear and side single storey extension with side extension replacing existing full width side structure
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- BH9 1NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider area
What decided it
The setback front gable and side dormer window would appear incongruous and out of place within the street scene, conflicting with the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS41
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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