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Prior Approval for change of use of ground floor from commercial to mixed use of commercial and one additional residential unit.

56 Bargates Christchurch BH23 1QL

Application RefusedReference: 8/22/0902/PNCBMBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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26 Oct 2022
Application received
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26 Oct 2022
Application valid
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2 Nov 2022
Consultation start
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23 Nov 2022
Consultation end
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23 Nov 2022
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21 Dec 2022
Decision Date
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Status: Application Refused
Application type: Prior Notification (Part 3.G: Commercial,Business OR Betting/Loan shop to mixed use up to 2 flats
Received: 26 Oct 2022
Validated: 26 Oct 2022
Determination deadline: Not published
Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Prior Approval for change of use of ground floor from commercial to mixed use of commercial and one additional residential unit.

56 Bargates Christchurch BH23 1QL

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Document	Published	Action
Decision NoticeDecision Notice	21 Dec 2022	View
Planning ReportOfficer Report	14 Dec 2022	View
BCP Council - BCP Highways - Minor DevConsultee Response	3 Nov 2022	View
Site PlanPlan	26 Oct 2022	View
Location PlanPlan	26 Oct 2022	View
Existing ElevationsPlan	26 Oct 2022	View
Proposed Floor PlanPlan	26 Oct 2022	View
Proposed ElevationsPlan	26 Oct 2022	View
Existing Floor PlanPlan	26 Oct 2022	View
ApplicationformredactedNon Indexed	26 Oct 2022	View

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