Six flats at 5 Seafield Road, Bournemouth

What was proposed

The application sought demolition of the existing house and construction of six flats, comprising five two-bedroom and one one-bedroom apartments with six parking spaces.

“Full planning permission is sought for the demolition of the existing house and the erection of a block of 6 flats with off road car parking.”

“The proposal would introduce 5 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 1 bed market housing apartments with 6 off road parking spaces.”

Officer report

Earlier applications and appeals

Earlier proposals for four, five and six flats were refused or dismissed on appeal, while a later appeal allowing five flats was approved.

“APP/V1260/W/22/3307023 (7-2022-26969-B) - The development proposed is erection of 6 flats with bin and cycle stores, involving demolition of existing dwelling and garage, widening of existing access, installation of new vehicular access and additional parking spaces – Appeal Dismissed…”

“APP/V1260/W/22/3307022 (7-2022-26969-A) - The development proposed is demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of six flats with bin and cycle stores, widening of vehicular access, formation of new vehicular access and formation of parking spaces – Appeal Dismissed…”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission because the proposal would provide housing and, subject to conditions and legal contributions, would not cause harmful effects on the area, neighbours, highways or protected sites.

“Given the significant housing shortfall in the Local Plan area, the balance is tilted in favour of sustainable development and granting planning permission except where the benefits are significantly and demonstrably outweighed by harmful impacts of the scheme.”

“The proposed development is very similar to the extant appeal scheme, with the exception of an additional flat and some changes to the windows. Subject to the relevant conditions, the proposal is not considered to have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area, residential amenity, highways, drainage or contaminated land. Subject to the completion of the S106 agreement, the impact on protected sites is considered…”

Officer report

Consultees’ views

Highways, waste, trees, environmental health, ecology, biodiversity, fire and rescue services raised no objections, with some responses subject to conditions.

“- BCP Highway Services – no objection, subject to appropriate condition. - BCP Waste & Recycling – no objection. - BCP Trees and Landscaping Team – no objection, subject to appropriate condition. - BCP Environmental Health Team – no objection - BCP Ecology - no objection, subject to appropriate condition. - BCP BNG – no objection, subject to appropriate condition. - Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority – no objection - Wessex Water – No Comment…”

Officer report

Who spoke

No objectors registered to speak; the agent spoke on behalf of the applicant, and Councillor Nanovo spoke as a ward councillor.

The committee’s decision

The committee unanimously granted permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, as updated by the published committee addendum.

“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.”

“Notes: Cllr Slade arrived at the start of this item and was therefore able to vote.”

Minutes