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Dismissed6 July 20233314164

St Aidens Church, Fir Lane, Bristol, BS5 8TZ

Planning appeal 3314164 at St Aidens Church, Fir Lane, Bristol, BS5 8TZ (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 6 July 2023 by Inspector Davies H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II Listed St Aidens Church and any features of special architectural interest.

the removal of 3 No. antennas and the upgrade of 3 No. antennas, the installation of 1 No. GPS node and associated ancillary development

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Davies H
Postcode
BS5 8TZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II Listed St Aidens Church and any features of special architectural interest

What decided it

The proposed antennae on the front of the bellcote would cause unacceptable harm to the special architectural interest of the Grade II Listed Building which was not outweighed by the public benefits, as the appellant had not demonstrated that less harmful alternatives were not available.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BCS21Policy BSC22Policy DM26Policy DM31
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 114

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