1, Craigfoot, 55 South Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 2LU

Planning appeal 3294536 at 1, Craigfoot, 55 South Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 2LU (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 20 June 2022 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the Great Weston Conservation Area (GWCA) and its significance as a designated heritage asset, in particular with regards to the proposed materials.

demolition of part of existing garage and extension to create double garage and office room. New retaining wall to create car turning area

Authority: North Somerset Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hunter A
Postcode: BS23 2LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the Great Weston Conservation Area (GWCA) and its significance as a designated heritage asset, in particular with regards to the proposed materials
The effect of the proposed development upon trees

What decided it

The introduction of dark grey brick facing would harm the character and appearance of the Great Weston Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset, and no public benefits were advanced to outweigh this less than substantial harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS12DM3DM32DM38CS4CS5CS9DM9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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