Planning appeal decision
53 Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5JQ
Planning appeal 3291499 at 53 Church Road, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5JQ (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was dismissed on 24 May 2022 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bath Conservation Area.
‘Demolition of existing lean to garage and adjacent conservatory and replacing with one and a half storey side extension accommodating a store room, study and utility room’
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Conde L
- Postcode
- BA2 5JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bath Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension's modern design and prominent appearance would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Bath Conservation Area that could not be justified by the limited private benefits to the occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP6D2D5HE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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