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Allowed10 July 20266008178

184 - 186 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1NU

Planning appeal 6008178 at 184 - 186 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1NU (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector L J O'Brien, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area; including whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Christchurch Road Conservation Area.

removal of existing unauthorised flue and erection of a flue

Authority
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
utilities-energy
Inspector
L J O'Brien
Postcode
BH1 1NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area; including whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Christchurch Road Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed flue, being located on the rear elevation and set within a recess below the chimney stacks, would not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area and would sit comfortably within the functional character of the secondary rear elevation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS41Policy D3Policy D4Policy CS39Part 3.4 of the AAPSaved Policy 4.4

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