®Planning appeal decision
Old Barton, Chelvey Road, West Town, Bristol, BS48 4AD
first floor side extension and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- North Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coombes A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and wider area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of Old Field House, with regard to overlooking from the proposed balcony
What decided it
The cumulative bulk of the proposed development and loss of character of the original building would cause significant harm that would not be outweighed by the appellant's personal circumstances or the absence of Parish Council objection.
The benefits of providing additional accommodation for the appellant were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the building and wider rural area, and the harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking and loss of privacy.
Plan policies cited: Policy DM45, Policy DM32, Policy DM38, Policy CS12
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