37 Hollywood Road, BRISTOL, BS4 4LD

the demolition of attached garage and erection of one bed two person attached dwelling, with associated works

Authority: Bristol City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Walker K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The incongruous form of development, with contrasting materials and differing proportions, would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of a residential area with consistent and attractive character, and this harm significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of a single dwelling.

The modest benefits of housing delivery and economic/social benefits from a single dwelling were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the incongruous form of development and unacceptable harm to character and appearance, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy BCS21, Policy DM21, Policy DM26, Policy DM27, Policy DM29

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