®Planning appeal decision
4 Island Gardens, Bristol, BS16 1BU
Planning appeal 3268893 at 4 Island Gardens, Bristol, BS16 1BU (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2021 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The proposal's effect on the character and appearance of the area with particular reference to the long-term effect on trees, important open space, the Stapleton and Frome Valley Conservation Area and the Purdown Local Historic Park and Garden.
outline permission for two dwelling houses (approval sought for access, landscaping, layout, scale)
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- BS16 1BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The proposal's effect on the character and appearance of the area with particular reference to the long-term effect on trees, important open space, the Stapleton and Frome Valley Conservation Area and the Purdown Local Historic Park and Garden
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the Stapleton and Frome Valley Conservation Area and Purdown Local Historic Park and Garden, combined with harmful effects on trees and important open space, outweighed the moderate public benefits of two dwellings and environmental measures.
The public benefits of housing delivery and environmental improvements (moderate weight) did not outweigh the considerable harm to heritage assets and character and appearance (considerable weight), and the Framework's protection of designated heritage assets provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d)
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BSC9Policy BSC11Policy BSC22Policy DM17Policy DM21Policy DM26Policy DM31
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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