®Planning appeal decision
15 St. Catherines Close, Bath, BA2 6BS
Planning appeal 3281596 at 15 St. Catherines Close, Bath, BA2 6BS (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was allowed on 11 March 2022 by Inspector Cuthbert L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bath Conservation Area.
erection of double height rear extension, loft conversion including rear dormer and front roof-light, demolition of existing single-storey garage and 'pop-up' rear access and replacement with two-storey side extension. Associated external amendments including replacement of all existing windows and front and rear landscaping
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cuthbert L
- Postcode
- BA2 6BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bath Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposals upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, most notably No.14 St. Catherine's Close, in respect of outlook
What decided it
The sensitive design and positioning of the extensions, combined with the use of appropriate materials and the fact that a revised application had subsequently been approved by the Council for the majority of the scheme, demonstrated that the development would preserve the conservation area character and not harmfully affect neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 130
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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