®Planning appeal decision
8 Cordwell Walk, BRISTOL, BS10 5BZ
2 No. dwellings to the side of 8 Cordwell Walk with garden space provided by land to the rear of 44 and 44a Bishop Manor Road
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with respect to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the cramped plot and reduced garden spaces, combined with the unacceptable loss of privacy for No 46 Bishop Manor Road, substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing benefits even under the tilted balance.
the significant harm to character and appearance and failure to ensure acceptable living conditions substantially and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of 2 additional housing units and efficient use of land, resulting in the proposal not comprising sustainable development
Framework references: 11, 130, 8
Plan policies cited: Policy BCS21, Policy BSC3, Policy DM21, Policy DM26, Policy DM27, Policy DM30
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.