Planning appeal decision
4 Grangewood Close, Bristol, BS16 2QN
Planning appeal 3319043 at 4 Grangewood Close, Bristol, BS16 2QN (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 13 October 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.
erection of a detached two storey dwelling with parking facilities
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- BS16 2QN
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 neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proposed development would noticeably reduce the spacious feel of the cul-de-sac and create a cramped appearance to the street scene, thereby conflicting with development plan policies and paragraph 130 of the NPPF which seek good design sympathetic to local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS21Policy DM21Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM29
- 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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