Planning appeal decision
Flat 1, 9 Chestnut Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3SP
Planning appeal 6008491 at Flat 1, 9 Chestnut Avenue, Bournemouth, BH6 3SP (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 23 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.
Construction of a terrace at roof level
- Authority
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- BH6 3SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
- the living conditions of occupiers of 11, Chestnut Avenue in relation to privacy and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The small scale and positioning of the proposed terrace, combined with the limited views afforded and the nature of the neighbouring spaces affected, meant that the development would cause no harm to character, appearance or living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS41
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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