Planning appeal decision
37 Parkfield Rank, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9NP
Planning appeal 3282253 at 37 Parkfield Rank, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9NP (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 2 March 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the principle of the proposed development is acceptable in terms of its location and sustainability.
the redevelopment of commercial stabling to provide 1 no. new dwelling
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- BS16 9NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the principle of the proposed development is acceptable in terms of its location and sustainability
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of its future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and natural light
What decided it
The proposal failed to satisfy the exceptions criteria for residential development in open countryside under Policy PSP40 and would result in unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to severely restricted outlook and natural light.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PSP40Policy CS5Policy CS34Policy PSP8Policy PSP38
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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