Planning appeal decision
27 Fouracre Avenue, Bristol, BS16 6PD
Planning appeal 3310353 at 27 Fouracre Avenue, Bristol, BS16 6PD (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 12 April 2023 by Inspector Davies H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing storage building and garage to form new access and erection of 1no new dwelling with associated works
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies H
- Postcode
- BS16 6PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's discrete, significantly screened location and containment within a corner plot, combined with limited visibility from street level, meant that although the siting would be different to its surroundings, it would not be disrespectful of or detrimental to the existing pattern of development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1 of the South Gloucestershire Local Plan: Core Strategy 2006-2027Policy PSP1 of the South Gloucestershire Local Plan: Policies Sites and Places PlanPolicy PSP38 of the South Gloucestershire Local Plan: Policies Sites and Places Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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