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Dismissed15 September 20213278354

Coniscliffe, Frenchay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire , BS16 1NU

Planning appeal 3278354 at Coniscliffe, Frenchay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire , BS16 1NU (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 15 September 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 area.

a rear loft conversion for additional living accommodation with increase in ridge height and introduction of 3no pitched roof dormers

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Coombes A
Postcode
BS16 1NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with regard to overlooking

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Frenchay Conservation Area from the excessive and dominant dormer windows outweighed the absence of harm to neighbouring living conditions.

Although the development would not have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of neighbouring properties, this does not outweigh the harm that has been found to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Frenchay Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS1 of the South Gloucestershire Local Plan: Core Strategy, adopted 2013Policy PSP1 of the South Gloucestershire Local Plan: Policies, Sites and Places Plan (PSPP), adopted 2017Policy PSP38 of the South Gloucestershire Local Plan: Policies, Sites and Places Plan (PSPP), adopted 2017Policy PSP8 of the South Gloucestershire Local Plan: Policies, Sites and Places Plan (PSPP), adopted 2017

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