®Planning appeal decision
104 High Street, Bathford, Bath, BA1 7TH
Planning appeal 3297885 at 104 High Street, Bathford, Bath, BA1 7TH (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was dismissed on 31 January 2023 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of 104 High Street and whether the works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bathford Conservation Area.
single storey and two storey extension at rear of building
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- BA1 7TH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of 104 High Street and whether the works would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bathford Conservation Area
What decided it
The public benefits of improved living space and family amenity fall decisively short of justifying the less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and conservation area, particularly given the strong statutory presumption against such harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy RA2Policy HE1Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3Policy D5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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