Planning appeal decision
14 Mariners Drive, Bristol, BS9 1QQ
Planning appeal 3308536 at 14 Mariners Drive, Bristol, BS9 1QQ (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 27 January 2023 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including having special regard to the significance of the Sneyd Park Conservation Area and the impact on trees.
an oak framed 1.5 car garage to the front garden
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- BS9 1QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including having special regard to the significance of the Sneyd Park Conservation Area and the impact on trees
- Whether the proposal would provide a suitable amount of space having regard to the usability of the garage and local planning policies
What decided it
The inappropriate siting of the garage forward of the established building line would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and its significance, conflicting with development plan policies and national policy to conserve and enhance the historic environment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BCS21BCS9DM26DM27DM30DM31DM17DM23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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