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Allowed7 December 20223295988

18 Braemar Avenue, Bristol, BS7 0TB

Planning appeal 3295988 at 18 Braemar Avenue, Bristol, BS7 0TB (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 7 December 2022 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the site for the proposal, having regard to the development plan's approach to the provision of houses in multiple occupation.

change of use from a small house in multiple occupation for 3-6 people (C4) to a large house in multiple occupation for up to 7 people (sui generis), including extension to existing garage

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Jones M
Postcode
BS7 0TB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The suitability of the site for the proposal, having regard to the development plan's approach to the provision of houses in multiple occupation

What decided it

The licensed HMO concentration levels remained substantially below the development plan thresholds, and the parking survey demonstrated highway capacity, establishing the site as suitable for the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PSP8Policy PSP16Policy PSP39

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