Planning appeal decision
120 Wells Road, Bath, BA2 3AH
Planning appeal 3318063 at 120 Wells Road, Bath, BA2 3AH (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was dismissed on 27 November 2023 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.
the erection of a side extension to existing house to form new dwelling
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- BA2 3AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and locality by removing the symmetry and openness of the original villa and creating an uncomfortable, cramped addition at a site boundary, contrary to heritage conservation policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1Policy CP6Policy B4
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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