Planning appeal decision
Land at 61 Westcourt Drive, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 9SE
Planning appeal 3313132 at Land at 61 Westcourt Drive, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 9SE (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 3 May 2023 by Inspector Howell M, 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.
for the erection of an attached dwelling
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Howell M
- Postcode
- BS30 9SE
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 would appear cramped and contrived due to the smaller plot size and proximity to Highleaze Road, significantly diminishing the appreciable space at the corner and adversely impacting the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy PSP1Policy PSP8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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