234 Frenchay Park Road, BRISTOL, BS16 1LD

the erection of an attached side extension to form a 2 bedroom, self-contained house with associated parking and access

Authority: Bristol City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Murray D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed attached dwelling on the character and appearance of the area
the effect on highway safety

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area combined with unresolved highway safety concerns outweighed the housing supply benefits.

The housing supply benefits and more effective use of land did not outweigh the significant adverse effects on character and appearance and highway safety, and the conflict with the development plan and Framework guidance on well-designed places with safe access.

Framework references: 11, 110, 111

Plan policies cited: Policy BCS21, Policy DM26, Policy DM27, Policy DM30, Policy DM23

Judgments cited: Wheatcroft

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