Old Barton, Chelvey Road, West Town, Bristol, BS48 4AD

Planning appeal 3274304 at Old Barton, Chelvey Road, West Town, Bristol, BS48 4AD (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 6 August 2021 by Inspector Coombes A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and wider area.

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
Postcode: BS48 4AD

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM45Policy DM32Policy DM38Policy CS12

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