Planning appeal decision
Travelodge, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EG
Planning appeal 6006473 at Travelodge, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EG (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was dismissed on 12 August 2026 by Inspector K Reeves, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Cliff and Poole Hill Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- K Reeves
- Postcode
- BH2 5EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Cliff and Poole Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The great weight to be given to the conservation of the designated heritage asset and the statutory duty under section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 outweighed the operational benefits claimed, as those benefits could potentially be achieved through windows of more appropriate design.
The great weight to be given to the conservation of the heritage asset and the moderate level of less-than-substantial harm to the conservation area outweighed the collective weight of the operational and economic benefits, resulting in dismissal of the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS39Policy CS41Saved Policy 4.4Policy D4
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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