Planning appeal decision
8 Blackthorn Drive, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8BY
Planning appeal 3302400 at 8 Blackthorn Drive, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8BY (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the pair of semi-detached properties and the wider area with regard to the front and side extension.
extension to side, front and rear of property
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- BS32 8BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the pair of semi-detached properties and the wider area with regard to the front and side extension
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.7 Blackthorn Drive, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would cause harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through its non-subservient design and overbearing impact on outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1PSP1PSP38PSP8
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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