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Notice varied and upheld17 February 20223281805

Land at 25 Quarry Road, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3JL

Planning appeal 3281805 at Land at 25 Quarry Road, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3JL (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 February 2022 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

installation of 1 no. rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hanson S
Postcode
BS35 3JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The dormer extension's considerable bulk, box-like design, and visual dominance as a discordant addition uncharacteristic of the immediate area caused unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy CS34Policy PSP1Policy PSP7Policy PSP38

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