Covered rear patio at 46 South Road, Bournemouth

What was proposed

The retrospective application sought a single-storey lean-to timber structure covering the existing rear patio.

“The proposal is a retrospective application for the erection of a single storey, lean-to timber structure to cover the existing rear patio area.”

Officer report

The site and its history

The site is a terraced house on a residential street, with its rear garden backing onto another road, and has no relevant planning history.

“South Road is a residential street within the Springbourne area of Bournemouth. Number 46 is a terraced dwellinghouse, with the rear elevation and garden backing onto Grantham Road.”

Officer report

The officers’ assessment

The extension was considered modest, visually limited and acceptable for neighbouring homes, with the householder proposal exempt from biodiversity net gain requirements.

“The NPPF at chapter 15 ‘conserving and enhancing the natural environment’ sets out government views on minimising the impacts on biodiversity, providing net gains where possible and contributing to halt the overall decline in biodiversity. The Local Plan Policy CS30 – biodiversity and geodiversity, sets out policy requirements for the protection and where possible, a net gain in biodiversity.”

“The proposal is for a modest single-storey extension. Amendments have been made which would allow it to integrate more successfully with the host dwelling whilst it would not be readily visible from the public viewpoints. The proposal would have an impact on the adjoining property to this side (no.48), but these impacts are limited and acceptable. For these reasons, the proposal complies with policy CS41 and is recommended for approval.”

Officer report

Consultation and public response

No consultations were required, and no representations were received after site notices were displayed.

“Site notices were displayed on the 28 th May 2026. No representations were received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

No objectors, supporters or ward councillors registered to speak.

The committee’s decision

The committee granted permission in accordance with the recommendation, and the vote was unanimous.

“Resolved to GRANT permission in accordance with the recommendation set out in the officer’s report, as updated by the Committee Addendum published on 24.6.26.”

Minutes