Planning appeal decision
8 Cordwell Walk, Bristol, BS10 5BZ
Planning appeal 3297766 at 8 Cordwell Walk, Bristol, BS10 5BZ (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 19 October 2022 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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
- Postcode
- BS10 5BZ
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS21Policy BSC3Policy DM21Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 8
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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