Planning appeal decision
37 Ullswater Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 6DH
Planning appeal 3310812 at 37 Ullswater Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 6DH (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 3 August 2023 by Inspector Law T, 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.
4.3m rear extension behind original main part of the property, and enlarge the existing garden annex building to form up storage, office and WC space. The garden annex building to be flat roof with no change of roof height from existing
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- BS10 6DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular reference to outlook and light
What decided it
The single storey design with a sloping roof and existing tall boundary fence would prevent the extension from causing harmful impacts on neighbouring living conditions despite exceeding the SPD guidance depth.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy BCS21SADMP Policy DM26SADMP Policy DM27SADMP Policy DM30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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