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Allowed9 September 20223297962

Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol, BS1 3BN

Planning appeal 3297962 at Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol, BS1 3BN (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 9 September 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The visual effect of the external lighting scheme, particularly in regard to its effect on the City and Queen Square Conservation Area.

change of use of part of existing car park, yoga studio and health clinic to offices/retail. Creation of new reception area onto Pithay Court, extension of the podium, creation of external terrace at 3rd and 4th floor together with additional office space, relocation of existing plant building and external alterations including installation of new windows and respray of panels

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
BS1 3BN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The visual effect of the external lighting scheme, particularly in regard to its effect on the City and Queen Square Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed lighting scheme would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and would have no harmful visual effect, particularly given the limited viewpoints of the building's southern elevation and the building's lack of contribution to the CA's heritage significance.

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