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Dismissed9 August 20223294652

329 Canford Lane, BRISTOL, BS9 3PH

for 2 no. two storey semi-detached dwellings adjacent to existing property with gardens and off-street parking

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Howell M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of 329 and 331 Canford Lane, with regard to light and outlook

What decided it

The significant weight given to the conflict with design policies of the development plan, which was not outweighed by the limited housing and economic benefits, meant that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

the adverse impacts of the proposal on character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and construction, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

Framework references: 11, 130, 134

Plan policies cited: Policy BCS21, Policy DM26, Policy DM27, Policy DM29

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