Planning appeal decision
329 Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PH
Planning appeal 3294652 at 329 Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PH (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 9 August 2022 by Inspector Howell M, 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.
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
- Postcode
- BS9 3PH
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS21Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM29
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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