Planning appeal decision
53 Logan Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8DS
Planning appeal 3270733 at 53 Logan Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8DS (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 16 June 2021 by Inspector Davies B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front dormer extension on the character and appearance of the host house and area.
roof extensions
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies B
- Postcode
- BS7 8DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed front dormer extension on the character and appearance of the host house and area
What decided it
The presence of existing front dormers and other roof alterations in the street context, combined with the sympathetic design and scale of the proposed dormer, meant it would not appear out of character or cause harm to the area's appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS21Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM30
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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