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Dismissed17 February 20233309584

12 Cherry Gardens, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6JD

Planning appeal 3309584 at 12 Cherry Gardens, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6JD (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 17 February 2023 by Inspector Burston J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Proposed garage forward of the front elevation of the main dwelling

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Burston J
Postcode
BS30 6JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The garage's prominent siting close to the front boundary on a convex corner would cause significant harm to the spacious, open character of the area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high-quality design responsive to local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS1Policy PSP38
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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