Planning appeal decision
15 Braemar Crescent, Filton, Bristol, BS7 0TD
Planning appeal 3297910 at 15 Braemar Crescent, Filton, Bristol, BS7 0TD (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 15 September 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to its effect on community balance and housing mix.
change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to an eight- bedroom large house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis) for up to eight people including erection of side/rear extension and loft conversion/dormer, vehicle parking, bin storage and cycle parking
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- BS7 0TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to its effect on community balance and housing mix
What decided it
The development would not harm the character and appearance of the area, particularly in terms of housing mix and community balance, and would accord with Policy PSP39, especially given the realistic fallback position of conversion to a smaller unlicensed HMO.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PSP39
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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