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Dismissed10 February 20223284734

Garage Adjacent to 1 Elvard Close, Elvard Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 9BT

Planning appeal 3284734 at Garage Adjacent to 1 Elvard Close, Elvard Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 9BT (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2022 by Inspector Ford C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey 1 bed dwelling unit

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Ford C
Postcode
BS13 9BT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether there would be acceptable living conditions for the occupiers of 1 Elvard Close with regard to outlook and daylight
  • whether appropriate provision would be made for cycle parking

What decided it

The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance, harm to neighbouring living conditions, and failure to support sustainable transport significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of providing one dwelling, even when assessed against the Framework's objective of boosting housing supply.

The conflict with design, character, amenity and sustainable transport policies was afforded significant weight; the benefits of one dwelling in a sustainable location with limited contribution to housing supply were afforded limited weight; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BCS21Policy BCS10Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM28Policy DM29Policy DM23
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 219

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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