®Planning appeal decision
493-499 Bath Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 3JU
the demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site for 146 residential units, including apartments and houses (Use Class C3), with associated car parking, landscaping and works
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future residents
- Whether the proposed development would accord with national and local planning policy for sustainable energy use
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, unacceptable living conditions for future residents, and conflict with the sustainable energy policy (Policy BCS14) significantly and demonstrably outweighed the substantial housing benefits.
The substantial benefits of housing and affordable housing delivery, moderate environmental and economic benefits, were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, unacceptable living conditions, and very significant conflict with sustainable energy policy, when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
Framework references: 11, 157
Plan policies cited: Policy BCS21, Policy DM26, Policy DM27, Policy DM28, Policy DM29, Policy BCS14
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.