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Allowed2 June 20213265571

Bridge House Farm, Siston Common, Bristol, BS30 5LS

Planning appeal 3265571 at Bridge House Farm, Siston Common, Bristol, BS30 5LS (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 2 June 2021 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing commercial buildings, retention of existing dwelling as presbytery and erection of church and community facility

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Other Major Developments
Inspector
Willis S
Postcode
BS30 5LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed building, although larger and more visible than the buildings to be demolished, would not harm the character and appearance of the area when considered in the context of the site's setting, the retention of the farmhouse, the plain roof design, and the proposed landscaping and material treatments.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS1 of the Core StrategyPolicy PSP1 of the Sites and Places Plan

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