136 High Street, Marshfield, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8LU

Planning appeal 3302085 at 136 High Street, Marshfield, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8LU (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 21 April 2023 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of the recently built dwelling, and whether it would secure adequate living conditions for the future occupiers of plots 01 and 02.

demolition of outbuilding and derelict structures, the conversion of the existing barn to a dwelling and associated work space, and the erection of 3 new dwellings with associated works (resubmission)

Authority: South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Tucker A
Postcode: SN14 8LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of the recently built dwelling, and whether it would secure adequate living conditions for the future occupiers of plots 01 and 02
The character and appearance of the area, including the Marshfield Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would fail to secure adequate living conditions for future occupiers of Plot 01 due to severe overlooking from Red Cedar House, and would cause considerable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area that could not be outweighed by the identified public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: PSP8PSP43CS1CS9PSP1PSP17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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